Taxi and private hire driver accounting
Accountants for taxi and private hire drivers in Glasgow.
Specialist taxi or private hire driver accounting for Glasgow — ACCA-regulated, fixed-fee, with a named accountant on direct contact.
- Firm no. 4549994
- ACCA
- From, per month
- £35
- Named accountant
- 1:1
Countify for Glasgow taxi or private hire drivers
Local context
that actually matters.
Glasgow City Council licenses both taxis and private hire cars, and the city's Low Emission Zone has pushed many drivers into newer or electric vehicles — a big purchase that needs the capital allowances worked out properly. Glasgow drivers cover very different work: Central Station and Queen Street ranks, airport runs to Glasgow Airport, nights around Sauchiehall Street and the Merchant City, and app work across the whole city. Many combine rank or radio work with Uber or Bolt, which means two or three income records to reconcile every year. We keep it simple: you send your statements and fuel receipts, we do the rest and tell you what to put aside for January.
Sector context
What taxi or private hire driver accounting actually involves.
Taxi and private hire drivers are almost always self-employed, and the biggest tax decision is the vehicle. You can claim either a flat mileage rate or your actual running costs plus capital allowances on the car — and once you choose a method for a vehicle you have to stick with it until you replace it. For high-mileage drivers with an expensive vehicle the difference is large, so it is worth getting right on day one. On top of that sit licence fees, radio or app commission, insurance, cleaning and phone costs, and the income itself: since January 2024 ride-hailing and other digital platforms report drivers' earnings directly to HMRC, so app income that doesn't match your return is easy for HMRC to spot.
How we help Glasgow taxi or private hire drivers
Taxi and private hire driver-specific scope, fixed fees.
Self Assessment for drivers
Fares, app income and tips reconciled against platform statements, with every allowable expense claimed.
Vehicle costs done properly
Flat mileage versus actual costs and capital allowances compared before you commit, including for electric and hybrid cars.
Records that survive a check
Simple digital records of shifts, mileage and fuel — ready for Making Tax Digital as the threshold falls.
Fleet owners and operators
Multi-car operators: drivers' status, payroll, VAT registration and whether a limited company makes sense.
Run the numbers
Calculators built for taxi or private hire drivers.
Self-Employed NI Calculator
Class 2 and Class 4 NI for sole traders. 6% / 2% bands handled automatically.
MTD for Income Tax Checker
Turnover plus rent vs the £50k, £30k and £20k thresholds. Your start date in seconds.
Company Car Tax Calculator
P11D value × CO2 percentage = BIK charge. Electric cars at 4% for 2026/27.
Questions we hear weekly
Taxi and private hire drivers FAQs.
Should I claim mileage or actual car costs?
It depends on what the car cost and how far you drive. A cheap car doing high mileage often suits the flat rate; an expensive or electric car often suits actual costs and capital allowances. You can't switch methods for the same vehicle, so we compare both before your first return.
Does HMRC know what I earn from Uber or Bolt?
Yes. Since 1 January 2024 digital platforms report sellers' and drivers' earnings to HMRC each year. Make sure your return matches the platform's annual statement, allowing for its commission and fees.
Are my taxi licence fees tax deductible?
Yes. Driver and vehicle licence fees, medicals required for your licence, and the cost of the test are allowable expenses for a self-employed driver.
Do I need to register for VAT?
Only if your taxable turnover goes over the VAT registration threshold. Most single-car drivers are well below it; operators with several cars should keep an eye on the rolling 12-month total.
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- Switching is handled for you, including the professional clearance letter.
- A named accountant who knows your business, not a call queue.