Am I self-employed delivering for Just Eat?
Yes. Just Eat couriers in the UK are self-employed, though more than 7,000 are currently challenging that at an employment tribunal.
Last checked 12/09/2026.
Yes. Just Eat moved away from employing couriers directly, and UK couriers now work on a self-employed basis. Nobody deducts your tax before you are paid, so you register with HMRC and file a Self Assessment return.
That classification is being tested. More than 7,000 couriers asked an employment tribunal in 2026 to rule that they are workers - see the tribunal news item. Judgment is expected later in 2026.
Even if they win, worker status is an employment-law category and would not change your tax position. You would still be self-employed for HMRC and still file a return.
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