If you’ve just started working as a self-employed driver with Amazon, Evri, DPD or any other delivery company, there are a few things HMRC needs you to do.
Here’s a simple guide to help you get started.
First, you need to register for Self Assessment with HMRC.
HMRC requires you to register if you earn more than £1,000 in a tax year (6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026).
So if you’ve already earned over £1,000, or expect to before 6 April 2026, it’s time to register. You can do this directly on the HMRC website.
Once you’re registered, HMRC will send you a Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) by post.
This is a 10 digit number, sometimes shown as “Tax Reference”.
HMRC normally sends your UTR within 15 working days. It may take longer if you live outside the UK.
When it arrives, share it with your manager/DSP, as they often require it for their records.
If you’re a Taxflex customer, add your UTR to your Taxflex account.
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We’ll register you for Self Assessment with HMRC, on your behalf.
All you need to do is create a Taxflex account and answer a few quick questions. We’ll take care of the rest and complete your Self Assessment registration for you.
If you ever need help, you can message us anytime and our friendly team of accountants will guide you.
Stress-free. Simple. Easy.
Once you’re registered, you must file a Self Assessment tax return every year.
Self Assessment is the online form you complete to tell HMRC how much you earned, what expenses you had, and how much tax you owe for the year. HMRC uses this information to work out your final tax bill or any refund you may be due.
The tax year runs from 6 April to the following 5 April. For example, the current tax year is 6 April 2025 to 5 April 2026.
Once the tax year ends on 5 April 2026, you can submit your tax return to HMRC. The deadline to file your tax return is 31 January after the tax year ends.
So for the 2025–26 tax year, the filing deadline is 31 January 2027.
💡 We’ll sort it for you
If you join Taxflex, we’ll prepare and file your Self Assessment for you.
All you need to do is create a Taxflex account (or log in if you already have one) and answer a few quick questions.
We’ll handle everything, and you’ll always get to review and approve your tax return before we file it, so you stay fully in control.
If you ever need help, you can message us anytime and our friendly team of accountants will guide you.
Stress-free. Simple. Easy.
Some courier drivers register for VAT, especially if their income reaches or is close to the £90,000 VAT threshold.
Others choose to register even if they don’t have to, because certain schemes (like the Flat Rate Scheme), can work in their favour and save them money.
If you want to understand whether VAT is right for you, you can read our full guide here: coming soon.
We’ve helped hundreds of drivers across the UK register with HMRC and file their Self Assessment tax returns, and we can help you too.
Everything is online, simple to use, and you can complete the process at your own pace straight from your phone. Save time, avoid stress, and leave the tax work to our experts.
All for just £15 per week – no hidden fees and no surprises. Really.
