Driver (Self Employed/company)

[Grice]

As stated in a previous post I have been offered a job as a parcel courier for two days a week for which I would have to be self employed. I anticipate that the insurance will not be cheap and having been a paid employee all my life I really do not know much about self employment. Could I claim back the cost of the insurance, the fuel, the car tax and the repairs/mot etc if I was self employed. Some people make themselves a "company" would this be a better option?. Any information or any links to enable me to read up on this would be much appreciated.

[tamborine]

HMRC are best for advice or contractor should help with accounts. Afaik you can claim 45p per mile for 1st 10k miles.

http://www.ashworthtreasure.co.uk/resources/your-business/self-employment/use-of-vehicle-mileage-rates-for-the-self-employed