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« Last post by Rat Catcher on April 17, 2026, 03:29:37 pm »
Junk mail from Free Now:
VAT support for Uber drivers
Dear driver partners,
We are aware of growing concerns from drivers regarding their tax compliance, following the recent public confirmation from Uber that drivers on their platform must pay VAT on their commission.
For clarity, when using platforms based outside Ireland, such as Uber, you must account for VAT on booking fees. This means reporting VAT on the commission paid to the platform, as confirmed by both Uber and Revenue.
We know this has come as a shock to many drivers, given this differs from your contractual arrangement with Freenow, where you are not required to pay any VAT for trips completed with us.
To support you, Freenow has partnered with MyTaxiTax.ie, an accountancy provider supporting taxi drivers with their VAT registration and payments process. They have developed a specialist calculator to help drivers understand their potential VAT liabilities to Revenue, and have agreed to provide a completely free VAT return service for the first 50 drivers to sign up saving you €150.
As a reminder, this is only necessary if you also complete fares with Uber.
Use code: FREENOWFREEVAT
With over 20 years of experience, their team of qualified accountants understands the day to day challenges drivers face and offers clear, practical support with VAT registration and returns.
Calculate your VAT and sign up here
*As a reminder, Freenow is not a tax advisor. Drivers should seek independent professional advice regarding their individual tax circumstances and compliance obligations. Freenow accepts no liability for any services provided by MyTaxiTax.ie.
At Freenow we act as an intermediary between taxi-and-private-hire-vehicle-drivers, company owners, providers of other mobility solutions, and you as a passenger or rider.
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