Whether you’re working as a self-employed haulier, driving for a logistics agency, or running your own limited company, your tax affairs as a HGV lorry driver can get complicated—fast.
At Yorkshire Accountancy, we work with HGV drivers, van drivers, agency contractors and owner-operators across the UK. As experienced accountants for lorry drivers, we help you claim every allowable expense, avoid HMRC pitfalls, and keep your books in order while you’re out on the road.
Most lorry drivers working for agencies or small hauliers are classed as self-employed—meaning you’re responsible for:
We offer clear, practical self-employed lorry driver tax advice—making sure your paperwork is right, your expenses are fully claimed, and your income is treated correctly, whether you drive full-time or part-time.
This is where most drivers lose out. We’ll help you claim everything you’re entitled to—legally.
Claimable expenses include:
Often-missed or lesser-known claims:
We’ll help you apply the right method (actual costs vs mileage), avoid double-claiming, and keep records that will stand up to HMRC scrutiny.
Setting up a limited company might reduce your overall tax bill—but it also comes with more admin and responsibility.
We’ll help you decide based on:
We offer incorporation, payroll, dividend planning, and ongoing support. And if you’re better off staying as a sole trader—we’ll tell you that too.
Many lorry drivers operate through their own limited company and work exclusively for one agency or end-client. That puts them squarely in IR35 territory.
We’ll help you assess:
We also support drivers who’ve switched from umbrella companies and want to build more control into their business structure.
You may need to register for VAT if your turnover exceeds £90,000. For drivers supplying their services to VAT-registered firms (e.g. transport companies), this can work in your favour.
We’ll explain:
Flat rate VAT for transport and haulage is 10%. If you don’t buy much fuel or equipment yourself, you might end up paying HMRC more than you reclaim. We’ll help you make the right decision.
If you’re VAT registered or earning over £50,000 as a sole trader, you’ll need to comply with Making Tax Digital.
We’ll:
We also offer simple spreadsheet options for smaller drivers or those under the VAT threshold.
You work long hours. You need straight answers, low admin, and no hassle. That’s exactly what we deliver.
We understand the industry—from CPC to cab cleaning
Let us handle the paperwork while you handle the motorway. Whether you’re just starting out or switching from a previous accountant, we’ll make the transition easy.
Book a free, no-pressure chat with a friendly accountant who gets the transport world.
Please call or email to arrange your FREE consultation for any of our services.
We’re a modern, friendly and proactive accountancy service.
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