Transport & automotive
MTD software for couriers and delivery drivers.
One less job after the final drop.
Multi-drop rounds, depot charges and van maintenance can turn weekly payouts into a puzzle. Avona helps owner-drivers organise parcel income and business costs without starting a second shift at a spreadsheet.
- Who it is for
- Couriers and delivery drivers working as sole traders, managing their own business records and MTD for Income Tax updates.
- Available now
- Digital records, bank feeds, statement imports, transaction categorisation and quarterly self-employment updates. Pro adds customer invoicing, VAT accounting and reporting.
- Monthly price
- From £15/month for Lite. Pro is £20/month.
- Free trial
- Full access for 7 days. No credit card required.
- Annual-return limitations
- Quarterly updates do not replace your annual tax return. HMRC lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development. Check the listing and confirm support for your income sources before relying on Avona for your annual return.
Making Tax Digital
It’s what comes in.
Before costs go out.
Weekly delivery fees can add up quickly before van costs and insurance. The amount left in your pocket is not the gross income used to decide your MTD start date.
Understand Making Tax Digital →When does MTD apply?
Combined qualifying self-employment and property income, before expenses:
- Over £50,000 in 2024/25
- From 6 April 2026
- Over £30,000 in 2025/26
- From 6 April 2027
- Over £20,000 in 2026/27
- From 6 April 2028
Eligibility and exemptions matter. These are income thresholds, not tax-free allowances.
Check HMRC’s eligibility guidance ↗From the work to your records
Clear records for your direct delivery jobs.
Bring the evidence into Avona, review the suggested categories and check the figures before submitting. These three examples show the records behind your direct delivery jobs, shared purchases and a delivery-platform settlement.
| What you bring | How you use Avona | What you check |
|---|---|---|
| £380 for your direct delivery jobs £80 spent on business courier supplies and parking | Connect your bank or import the payment, then upload the invoice or receipt for business courier supplies and parking. Review the income and the purchase as separate records. | Keep £380 as the sale and the £80 cost separately. The £300 left after this cost is not turnover. Check that the spending is eligible for your business. |
| £100 mixed purchase £80 for packaging for paid deliveries; £20 for boxes for your own house move | Upload the itemised receipt and review the suggested category. Identify packaging for paid deliveries separately from boxes for your own house move. | Only the eligible £80 business portion belongs in business costs. Exclude the £20 personal purchase, and check that importing both the bank transaction and the receipt has not counted the spending twice. |
| £285 net payout £300 of your sales; £15 processing or platform fees | Import the bank receipt and retain the breakdown for a delivery-platform settlement. Review the original sales and the charge shown on the statement. | Where the £300 represents your sales under the agreement, keep it as income and record the £15 fee separately. Do not add the £285 payout as a second sale. Check any refunds or other adjustments too. |
Keep supporting documents alongside your figures, review business use and apply your accounting method consistently. HMRC: keeping business records ↗
The costs behind your work
Six expenses worth
keeping records for.
Examples for couriers and delivery drivers. Claim only eligible business costs; mixed use, equipment and your accounting method can change the treatment.
Goods-in-transit insurance
Business van leasing
Scanner hire
Eligible vehicle running costs
Protective work equipment
Business breakdown cover
One thing to watch
Vehicle methods are alternatives, not extras
Do not add fuel and servicing on top of a mileage claim that already covers them. Finance payments also need review: repaying loan capital is different from an allowable running cost.
HMRC: car, van and travel expenses ↗Fit the admin around the work
A routine around your direct delivery jobs.
Keep route earnings and depot statements, record business journeys and attach van invoices so the expense method is supported by evidence.
Capture the supporting documents
Upload receipts or invoices for business courier supplies and parking. Keep the date, supplier and amount legible, and distinguish packaging for paid deliveries from boxes for your own house move.
How document capture works →Reconcile your direct delivery jobs payments
Review each customer receipt against the work it covers. Keep the breakdown for a delivery-platform settlement available alongside the bank entry, so fees, refunds or timing differences can be explained.
How bank review works →Review before you submit
Review Avona AI’s suggested categories, check that your direct delivery jobs income is complete, and remove duplicate or personal spending. Keep the evidence for a delivery-platform settlement ready for your annual-return review too.
Before you get started
Questions from couriers and delivery drivers.
Does MTD apply to everyone in this profession?
No. This page covers couriers and delivery drivers working as sole traders. Your start date depends on combined qualifying self-employment and property income before expenses, and any exemptions. Employment and limited-company work have different reporting arrangements.
How should I record mileage across several delivery apps?
Maintain one consistent journey record that identifies business travel without counting the same route twice. Reconcile each platform's earnings separately from the travel evidence.
How do I record a delivery-platform settlement?
Example: £285 net payout (£300 of your sales; £15 processing or platform fees). Where the £300 represents your sales under the agreement, keep it as income and record the £15 fee separately. Do not add the £285 payout as a second sale. Check any refunds or other adjustments too.
Which bookkeeping issue should I watch for?
Vehicle methods are alternatives, not extras. Do not add fuel and servicing on top of a mileage claim that already covers them. Finance payments also need review: repaying loan capital is different from an allowable running cost.
Can I keep using my existing spreadsheet?
Yes. Bring your direct delivery jobs income records and evidence of business courier supplies and parking into Avona using supported spreadsheet uploads. Check dates, categories, personal spending and duplicates against the original documents before you approve the records.
Do quarterly updates complete my annual tax return?
No. You still need the annual tax return and any relevant adjustments or other income. HMRC currently lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development for Avona. Confirm support for your own income sources and circumstances before relying on Avona for the annual return.
Built for the way you earn
Make your delivery records easier to manage.
Choosing Avona
Your questions, answered.
Can I create customer invoices?
Yes. You can create customer invoices with Avona Pro.
What if I am VAT-registered?
Full VAT accounting is available with Avona Pro, so you can manage your VAT-registered business with Avona.
Can my accountant review my records?
Yes. You can connect your Avona account to your bookkeeper or accountant so they can review your records.
Can I use my phone on site?
Yes. Every feature has a mobile-friendly version, so you can manage your accounts from your phone while you are on the move.
Can I keep using my personal bank account?
Yes. Avona supports Open Banking connections and PDF bank statement uploads. You can clearly separate personal and business transactions to keep your business records organised.