Uber Driver Guide
Uber driver tax UK - what you need to know
As an Uber driver in the UK you're self-employed. That means keeping your own records, claiming the right expenses, and being ready for HMRC when Self Assessment comes around.
By Paul Taylor, Chartered Accountant Last updated:
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Self-employment
Are you self-employed if you drive for Uber?
Short answer: yes — for UK tax purposes.
TODO: plain-English explanation of self-employed status for Uber drivers, including the distinction between worker status (for employment rights) and self-employed status for HMRC / tax.
Registration
How to register with HMRC as an Uber driver
What to do before your first Self Assessment deadline.
- TODO: when to register with HMRC as self-employed.
- TODO: deadlines for Self Assessment registration.
- TODO: how TaxiManager PRO can register you for free.
TaxiManager
Track your income and tax in real time with TaxiManager
Weekly Uber earnings, fuel, commission, mileage — all in one place.
Expenses
What expenses can an Uber driver claim?
Claim what's allowable, keep the receipts, stop overpaying tax.
TODO: list allowable expenses — fuel or mileage, commission, vehicle costs, insurance, licence and plate fees, phone, accountancy, cleaning.
TODO: explain mileage method vs actual costs method, and when each works best.
Records
What records do HMRC expect?
Enough to back up every figure on your Self Assessment.
TODO: cover income reports from Uber, bank statements, fuel receipts, mileage logs, vehicle invoices, and how long to keep them.
Accurate profit figures also drive what you get from tax credits and housing benefit — under-report and you lose, over-report and you overpay tax.
MTD from 2026
Uber drivers and Making Tax Digital
Quarterly updates are coming — here's how it affects you.
TODO: summarise MTD thresholds (£50k from 2026, £30k from 2027, £20k from 2028) and link out to the full MTD guide.
See the full MTD guide for drivers for thresholds, quarterly updates, and penalties.
For Uber drivers
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