Built for UK Deliveroo riders

Deliveroo riders:
here's exactly
what you can claim.

Most riders miss thousands in mileage deductions every year. Since January 2024, Deliveroo reports your income directly to HMRC — which means they already know what you earned. Make sure they also know what you spent.

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What you can claim

Expenses Deliveroo riders can claim

Every one of these is an allowable expense against your Deliveroo income. Most riders miss at least half of them.

Petrol & diesel (or e-bike charging)

Fuel costs for motorbike or moped deliveries, or electricity for charging your e-bike at home.

Bicycle / e-bike maintenance

Brake pads, tyres, chain replacements, puncture repairs, and annual services.

Thermal delivery bag

Insulated bags you buy or replace for carrying food orders safely.

Waterproof clothing & gear

Jackets, trousers, gloves, and overshoes you need to ride in all weather.

Phone bill (business %)

The proportion of your mobile contract used for accepting and navigating orders.

Phone mount & accessories

Handlebar mounts, waterproof phone cases, charging cables, and power banks.

Vehicle insurance

The business-use portion of your motorbike, moped, or e-bike insurance policy.

Hi-vis & safety equipment

High-visibility vests, helmets, lights, and reflective accessories for safe riding.

Mileage deductions

Every mile you ride is money back.

HMRC lets you deduct a flat rate for every business mile you travel. The rate depends on your vehicle — and the savings add up fast.

Motorbike / moped / car — 45p per mile

Bicycle / e-bike — 20p per mile

If you ride 10,000 miles a year for Deliveroo on a motorbike, that's £4,500 in mileage deductions — money straight off your tax bill. Even on a bicycle, 10,000 miles gives you £2,000 in deductions. GigShield logs every mile so you never leave money on the road.

Example: motorbike rider, 10,000 miles/year

Annual Deliveroo income£22,000

Mileage deduction (10,000 × 45p)−£4,500

Other expenses claimed−£1,800

Taxable profit£15,700

Without claiming mileage and expenses, you'd pay tax on the full £22,000. That's hundreds of pounds overpaid every year.

Common questions

Deliveroo rider tax — answered

Do Deliveroo riders need to do a self-assessment tax return?
Yes — if your Deliveroo income (plus any other self-employment income) exceeds £1,000 in a tax year, you must register for self-assessment and file a tax return. Deliveroo will not do this for you. HMRC now receives your earnings data directly from Deliveroo, so filing accurately matters.
Does Deliveroo report my earnings to HMRC?
Yes. Since January 2024, digital platforms including Deliveroo are legally required to report seller and worker income directly to HMRC each year. This means HMRC already has your gross earnings figure. What they do not have is your expenses and mileage — which is what GigShield tracks.
What is the HMRC mileage rate for Deliveroo riders in 2026?
For the 2025/26 tax year: 45p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles (car, van, motorbike, or moped), 25p per mile after that. Cyclists and e-bike riders can claim 20p per mile. These rates are set by HMRC and GigShield applies them automatically.
Can I claim mileage from my home to the Deliveroo zone?
Generally, travel from your home to your first pickup location is not claimable — HMRC treats this as ordinary commuting. However, travel between pickups and delivery addresses during your working shift is claimable. GigShield lets you log trip start and end points so your records are accurate.
Do I need to keep receipts for every expense?
HMRC requires you to keep records of all business expenses. For most items, a bank statement or digital receipt is sufficient. GigShield's AI receipt scanner captures and stores these in seconds — photograph the receipt on your phone and it's logged and categorised automatically.