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Just Eat Tax UK: A Courier Guide
Organise Just Eat income, tips, adjustments, mileage and expenses without assuming that every courier has the same working or tax status.
TaxBuddie is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Just Eat.
Start with your working status
Do not assume that all Just Eat courier arrangements are self-employment. Your contract, who engages you and how the work operates matter. Employees normally have tax handled through PAYE; a genuinely self-employed courier may need to register for Self Assessment and keep business records.
Check the real arrangement. HMRC’s employment status guidance is the right starting point if you are unsure.
Record gross income, not only bank payouts
Keep statements or summaries that explain each payout. Record gross delivery income, tips, incentives and adjustments, then keep any deductible fees separately. A net bank deposit can hide the figures needed to explain your records.
If you work across several platforms, include the income from every trade when considering the £1,000 gross trading-income threshold.
When Self Assessment may apply
HMRC says a sole trader with more than £1,000 of gross trading income will normally need to send a return, subject to the detailed rules. This is a registration test, not a promise that tax will be due. Tax is based on the wider facts, including total income, allowable deductions and reliefs.
Read the delivery-driver Self Assessment guide for dates and a practical record checklist.
Mileage and expenses
If you are self-employed, allowable costs may include an eligible vehicle method, business phone use, delivery equipment, parking, tolls, software and professional fees. Employees follow different expense rules and should account for anything reimbursed by an employer.
Use the focused Just Eat mileage guide and Just Eat expenses guide.
Digital platform reports do not replace your records
Digital platform operators may have to collect seller information and report details to HMRC. A platform report can use a different period from the UK tax year and does not itself decide your status or tax bill. Reconcile it with your own statements and bank activity.
Just Eat tax FAQs
Is every Just Eat courier self-employed?
No. Status depends on the actual arrangement. Check the contract and HMRC guidance rather than applying a blanket label.
Can I count the payout as turnover?
Not safely without checking the statement. The payout may be net of deductions or adjustments, so retain the underlying breakdown.
Does TaxBuddie file with HMRC?
No. TaxBuddie provides record keeping and exports. It does not submit tax returns or MTD updates to HMRC.
Official sources
Keep every platform in one record
Track shifts, earnings, mileage and expenses across your delivery work.
Important: General information only, not personalised tax advice. TaxBuddie is not affiliated with Just Eat and does not submit returns or MTD updates.