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Practical advice for UK self-employed couriers.
Plain-English guides on insurance, tax, fuel, vans and the platforms you drive for — written for sole traders, not boardrooms.
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Insurance
Courier van, goods-in-transit, public liability and breakdown cover explained for UK self-employed drivers.
Read guidesTax & Accounting
Self-assessment, expenses, mileage and VAT guidance tailored to self-employed couriers in the UK.
Read guidesFuel & Vehicles
Fuel cards, vehicle choice, leasing vs buying, MPG and dashcam advice for working couriers.
Read guidesGetting Started
How to become a self-employed courier in the UK — contracts, kit, platforms and first-week checklist.
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Getting Started
How to become a self-employed courier in the UK: complete checklist
Step-by-step: licences, insurance, kit, platforms and your first week as a self-employed parcel delivery driver in the UK.
9 minTax & Accounting
Self-assessment for self-employed couriers: a step-by-step guide
How to register with HMRC, what to file, deadlines and the expenses every UK courier should be claiming.
8 minFuel & Vehicles
Best fuel cards for self-employed couriers in the UK
How fuel cards work, what discounts to expect and the right card for sole-trader couriers versus small fleets.
5 minInsurance
Courier van insurance explained: hire & reward cover in 2026
What hire & reward courier insurance covers, why standard van policies are invalid, and how to cut your premium as a UK multi-drop driver.
6 min