Greater London
Accountants for Uber Drivers in London
Self Assessment, Making Tax Digital and VAT for drivers working in and around London — with Transport for London licensing costs claimed in full.
55p
Per business mile
First 10,000 miles, then 25p
£50,000
MTD threshold
On gross fares, not profit
£90,000
VAT threshold
Rolling 12 months
£20
From, per month
Fixed fee, no hourly billing
Driving in London
What matters for drivers in London.
London has by far the largest private hire fleet in the country, and TfL licensing costs, the Congestion Charge and ULEZ all bite here in ways they do not elsewhere. Drivers working central shifts routinely cross the VAT threshold on gross fares without realising it, because London fares are higher and utilisation is better than almost anywhere else in the UK.
Local costs we make sure you claim
- Transport for London driver licence and vehicle licence fees
- Plate fees, DBS checks and medical certificates
- Clean Air Zone or Congestion Charge where you pay to work
- Topographical, safeguarding and any local test fees
- Hire and reward insurance, and operator or circuit fees
- Every mile driven for work, at the current rate
One thing worth knowing
Whether you claim the 55p mileage rate or your actual running costs, you cannot do both — and which one wins depends heavily on your vehicle and how you drive in London. We calculate it both ways in your first year and use whichever legitimately gives you the lower bill.
What we do for London drivers
Also covering, around London
Questions
Drivers in London ask us
Elsewhere
Other cities we cover
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