Are Just Eat couriers self-employed?

Most are, for tax. Just Eat has used both employed and self-employed models in the UK, and a tribunal claim over worker status is under way.

How does Just Eat courier pay work?

Per drop for self-employed couriers, with the fee depending on distance and area. Tips are on top and count as income for tax.

What can a Just Eat courier claim?

Mileage at 55p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a car, plus things like parking, your phone's business share and delivery bags. The allowable expenses guide has the full list.

Just Eat mileage tracker

Self-employed Just Eat couriers are paid per drop, and the tax on it is theirs to sort out. JoltMile keeps the record HMRC expects, shift by shift, and shows what the work actually pays once fuel and tax are counted.

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Per drop, and your own tax

As a self-employed courier you are paid per drop, with the fee set by distance and area, and nothing is deducted for tax. Once your earnings pass £1,000 in a tax year you register for Self Assessment and pay income tax and Class 4 National Insurance on the profit. JoltMile estimates the bill as the year goes and gives you the figures for the return.

Worker status is being tested

More than 7,000 Just Eat couriers are asking an employment tribunal to decide they are workers rather than self-employed. Whatever it decides about holiday pay and the minimum wage, it does not change how you are taxed for work already done: you are still self-employed for tax, and the records matter either way. The news item has the detail.

Records that stand up

If HMRC ever asks, it wants a dated record of business miles and your earnings statements. JoltMile keeps every shift with its date, miles, odometer readings and pay, and exports the lot. The record keeping guide covers how long to keep them.

Common questions

Are Just Eat couriers self-employed?: Most are, for tax. Just Eat has used both employed and self-employed models in the UK, and a tribunal claim over worker status is under way.
How does Just Eat courier pay work?: Per drop for self-employed couriers, with the fee depending on distance and area. Tips are on top and count as income for tax.
What can a Just Eat courier claim?: Mileage at 55p a mile for the first 10,000 business miles in a car, plus things like parking, your phone's business share and delivery bags. The allowable expenses guide has the full list.

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