Transport & Courier

Tax & advisory for Sydney transport and courier businesses

You are a sole trader with a vehicle or you run a fleet. Either way, the ATO knows exactly how much you earn — because the platforms report it. Your tax position needs to match.

Where most businesses leave money on the table

These are the strategic gaps we close — the ones that cost real money when they are ignored.

Vehicle deduction optimisation

Logbook method vs cents-per-km. Fuel tax credits for heavy vehicles. Depreciation on the vehicle itself. The method you choose determines whether you claim $5K or $15K. We make sure it is the right one.

ABN and GST obligations

Rideshare drivers must register for GST from dollar one. Courier operators must register at $75K turnover. Getting this wrong creates a retrospective liability. We get you registered and compliant from the start.

Fleet growth and entity structure

Moving from one vehicle to a fleet changes everything — asset protection, insurance, and tax. A company structure limits liability and provides better depreciation strategies for multiple vehicles.

What we deliver

Every deliverable is principal-signed. Not delegated, not templated — built for your situation.

  • Vehicle deduction strategy and logbook setup
  • GST registration and ongoing compliance
  • Tax return with transport-specific deduction maximisation
  • Entity structure advice for fleet operators
  • Fuel tax credit claims (for eligible heavy vehicles)
  • Business modelling for fleet expansion

The result

Your vehicle deductions are maximised and ATO-proof. Your GST is right from day one. And when you scale from one vehicle to five, your structure is ready.

Switching to logbook method and claiming fuel tax credits put $11K back in my pocket. I was just using the flat rate before.

Owner-driver, courier fleet, Alexandria

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 bookkeeping handled too?

Done-for-you bookkeeping so the numbers are clean before the strategy starts.

Ready to talk?

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