Transport & Courier

Bookkeeping for Sydney transport and courier operators

You are on the road 12 hours a day. The books should not be waiting for you when you get home.

Sound familiar?

If any of these describe your week, you are not alone — and you do not have to keep doing it yourself.

Thousands of small transactions

Every delivery is a transaction. Fuel, tolls, parking — every day generates dozens of small expenses. Without a system, they vanish and your deductions vanish with them.

Platform payments are not your revenue

Uber, Amazon Flex, DoorDash — they pay you net of fees. Your gross revenue is higher than what hits your bank. If you only report the bank deposits, your BAS is wrong.

GST registration is mandatory for rideshare

If you drive for a rideshare platform, you must register for GST regardless of turnover. Many drivers do not know this until the ATO sends a notice.

What we handle for you

Every item below is done by our team and reviewed by your CPA. You do not touch any of it.

  • Platform settlement reconciliation (Uber, Amazon Flex, etc.)
  • Fuel, toll, and vehicle expense tracking
  • Logbook maintenance for vehicle deduction claims
  • Mandatory GST registration and BAS lodgement for rideshare
  • Quarterly BAS from reconciled multi-platform data
  • Year-end preparation with transport-specific deductions

The outcome

Every platform payment is reconciled to gross revenue. Every fuel receipt and toll is captured. Your GST is correct. And your tax return claims every deduction the ATO allows for your industry.

I had no idea Uber was only showing me net payments. They reconstructed my gross revenue and my BAS was $3K different.

Rideshare driver, South-West Sydney

Common questions from transport & couriers

Do I have to register for GST as an Uber driver?

Yes. The ATO requires all ride-sourcing (rideshare) drivers to register for GST regardless of turnover. This is different from most businesses which only need to register at $75K. You must register before your first trip and lodge BAS quarterly.

Can I claim fuel tax credits?

Fuel tax credits are available for vehicles over 4.5 tonnes GVM used for business. Light commercial vehicles and cars are not eligible. The credit rate changes quarterly and varies by fuel type. We lodge the claim as part of your BAS.

Should I buy my delivery vehicle through the business?

If you use it predominantly for business (over 50%), purchasing through a company gives you depreciation, GST credits, and running cost deductions. However, FBT may apply for private use. We model the total cost including FBT and compare it with personal ownership.

Need tax and advisory too?

Tax structuring, advisory, and strategic planning for your industry — from the same team.

Ready to talk?

15 minutes. No obligation. We assess whether our specialisations match your situation. If they don't, we'll tell you straight.