Am I self-employed as an Evri courier?
Yes for tax purposes - you file a Self Assessment return, and you may also have worker rights.
Last checked 29/09/2026.
Yes for tax. Evri couriers are self-employed, so nobody deducts tax before you are paid and you file your own Self Assessment return.
Employment rights are a separate question. Evri Plus, which grew out of the self-employed plus deal with the GMB, gives couriers who commit to five days a week holiday pay, a pension and guaranteed earnings, and worker status has been contested at several platforms. Having worker rights does not change your tax position - you are still self-employed for HMRC and you still file a return.
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