illico Book Accountant Partner Program

Run your practice on free Pro software.
Earn 30% on every client you bring.

Approved accountants and bookkeepers get a free Pro illico Book account for their own practice, one hub for all their clients' books, and a commission on what each client pays: 30% for the 6 months after their free trial, then 10% for as long as the client stays.

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$0
Cost to you, ever
30%
6 months after the free trial
10%
After that, for as long as the client stays
EN · FR · ES
For clients worldwide
Why join
Built for the way you actually work

Real software and real income, for accountants managing multiple clients across currencies and borders.

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A free Pro account, permanently

Once approved, your own illico Book account is upgraded to Pro at no cost — unlimited categories, real estate module, full financial reports. Not a trial: a program perk for as long as you're an active partner.

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One hub for every client

Clients invite you from their own Settings. Once accepted, their books show up in your Accountant Hub — no shared logins, no spreadsheets sent back and forth.

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Earn on what your clients pay

Get your referral link the day you're approved. When a client you referred starts paying after their 3-month free trial, you earn 30% of each payment for 6 months, then 10% for as long as they stay a paying customer.

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Built for clients anywhere

English, French and Spanish, 10+ currencies, SYSCOHADA for OHADA countries, and Mobile Money payments in Sub-Saharan Africa alongside card payments everywhere else.

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Role-based access, your choice

Clients choose what you can see: Viewer, Editor, or Full access including budgets and recurring transactions. You never need their password, and they can revoke access at any time.

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A real dashboard for your book of business

Track every referred client, every payment and every commission — lifetime and this month — in one place built for professionals with more than one client.

What you can earn
Commission per referred client

Based on monthly prices. Commission starts with the client's first real payment, after their free trial.

3-month free trial · no commission
Months 1–6 after the trial · 30%
Month 7 onward · 10%, as long as the client pays
Client planMonthly priceMonths 1–6 (30%)First 6 months totalAfter that (10%)
Basic$9.99/mo$3.00/mo$17.98$1.00/mo
Pro$19.99/mo$6.00/mo$35.98$2.00/mo
Business$34.99/mo$10.50/mo$62.98$3.50/mo
Example: 10 clients on Pro = about $60 a month for the 6 months after their trial, then about $20 a month for as long as they stay.

Commission is calculated on the amount the client actually paid (after any discount code). Each commission is confirmed 30 days after the client's payment, in case of refunds. Payouts are sent monthly once your balance reaches $25.

The process
Four steps, no cost, ever

This is an application, not a sign-up form — we review every applicant to keep the program meaningful for the accountants already in it.

1

Apply

Tell us about your practice — your firm, how many clients you serve, and how you plan to work with illico Book.

2

Get reviewed

We check every application personally, usually within 1–2 business days.

3

Get approved

Your account is upgraded to Pro and your referral link goes live the same day.

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Grow with your clients

Invite clients, manage their books from one hub, and earn a commission on every payment they make.

Apply
Tell us about your practice

We review every application personally — expect a decision within 1–2 business days.

Already have an illico Book account? Log in first and apply from Settings — your application links to your existing account automatically.

📘 Read the Partner Program Guide →

Questions
Before you apply
Is the free Pro account really free, forever?
Yes, for as long as you remain an active, approved partner. It's not a trial and never turns into a paid subscription automatically.
Do I need to already be an illico Book customer to apply?
No. Apply here first — if you don't have an account yet, use the email you plan to sign up with. When you create an account with that same email, your application and approval carry over automatically.
How do I get access to a client's books?
Your client invites you from their own Settings page and chooses what you can see (Viewer, Editor, or Full access). You don't need to be an approved partner to receive a client invite — the Partner Program covers your free Pro account and your commissions.
How does the commission work?
You earn 30% each month for the 6 months after a referred client's 3-month free trial ends, then 10% each month for as long as they remain a paying customer. The 6 months are counted by the calendar from the client's first payment: a month without a payment earns nothing and is not added back. A client who never pays earns no commission. If the client changes plans, your commission follows the price they actually pay.
When and how am I paid?
Each commission is confirmed 30 days after the client's payment, to cover refunds and chargebacks. Confirmed commissions are paid monthly by PayPal, bank transfer or Mobile Money once your balance reaches $25; a smaller balance rolls over to the next month.
What if two people referred the same client?
One client, one commission: it goes to the person whose referral link the client used first.
I joined before these terms. What changes for me?
Clients you referred before the new terms took effect stay on the terms you joined under. The new commission applies to clients referred from then on.
What happens if my application is rejected, or I am later suspended?
If rejected, you can reapply once your circumstances change. If an approved partner is suspended, the free Pro upgrade returns to the Free plan; your client relationships are not affected.
Do I need to provide tax information?
Partners in the United States are asked for a W-9 form before their first payout, and those paid $600 or more in a year receive a Form 1099. Partners outside the United States may be asked for a W-8BEN form.