Transport & automotive
MTD software for removal and man-and-van operators.
Complete the move. Unpack less paperwork.
House moves, furniture collections and small commercial deliveries can take you far from a desk. Avona helps removal and man-and-van operators keep payments, travel costs and receipts together.
- Who it is for
- Removal and man-and-van operators working as sole traders, managing their own business records and MTD for Income Tax updates.
- Available now
- Digital records, bank feeds, statement imports, transaction categorisation and quarterly self-employment updates. Pro adds customer invoicing, VAT accounting and reporting.
- Monthly price
- From £15/month for Lite. Pro is £20/month.
- Free trial
- Full access for 7 days. No credit card required.
- Annual-return limitations
- Quarterly updates do not replace your annual tax return. HMRC lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development. Check the listing and confirm support for your income sources before relying on Avona for your annual return.
Making Tax Digital
It’s what comes in.
Before costs go out.
Customer charges may include packing materials, extra stops and waiting time. Keep the complete job income visible alongside what you spent on the move.
Understand Making Tax Digital →When does MTD apply?
Combined qualifying self-employment and property income, before expenses:
- Over £50,000 in 2024/25
- From 6 April 2026
- Over £30,000 in 2025/26
- From 6 April 2027
- Over £20,000 in 2026/27
- From 6 April 2028
Eligibility and exemptions matter. These are income thresholds, not tax-free allowances.
Check HMRC’s eligibility guidance ↗From the work to your records
Clear records for your household removal.
Bring the evidence into Avona, review the suggested categories and check the figures before submitting. These three examples show the records behind your household removal, shared purchases and a house-removal booking.
| What you bring | How you use Avona | What you check |
|---|---|---|
| £850 for your household removal £190 spent on packing materials and moving-equipment hire | Connect your bank or import the payment, then upload the invoice or receipt for packing materials and moving-equipment hire. Review the income and the purchase as separate records. | Keep £850 as the sale and the £190 cost separately. The £660 left after this cost is not turnover. Check that the spending is eligible for your business. |
| £100 mixed purchase £80 for boxes used for a customer's move; £20 for packaging for your own belongings | Upload the itemised receipt and review the suggested category. Identify boxes used for a customer's move separately from packaging for your own belongings. | Only the eligible £80 business portion belongs in business costs. Exclude the £20 personal purchase, and check that importing both the bank transaction and the receipt has not counted the spending twice. |
| £200 booking payment, then £600 £800 agreed total | Keep the agreement for a house-removal booking and review both customer receipts against it. Bring in the payments through your bank feed or statement import. | The two payments account for the £800 total. Do not count the full invoice again as another receipt. Use your accounting method for timing, and retain evidence of any later cancellation or refund. |
Keep supporting documents alongside your figures, review business use and apply your accounting method consistently. HMRC: keeping business records ↗
The costs behind your work
Six expenses worth
keeping records for.
Examples for removal and man-and-van operators. Claim only eligible business costs; mixed use, equipment and your accounting method can change the treatment.
Packing materials
Vehicle insurance for business use
Protective moving blankets
Business parking
Equipment hire
Business vehicle servicing
One thing to watch
Choose a consistent approach to vehicle costs
Keep a clear record of business journeys and check which vehicle-expense method applies. Do not combine a mileage claim with costs already covered by that rate for the same vehicle.
HMRC: car, van and travel expenses ↗Fit the admin around the work
A routine around your household removal.
Capture parking and packing receipts during the move, record the journey and reconcile the customer’s deposit and final payment.
Capture the supporting documents
Upload receipts or invoices for packing materials and moving-equipment hire. Keep the date, supplier and amount legible, and distinguish boxes used for a customer's move from packaging for your own belongings.
How document capture works →Reconcile your household removal payments
Review each customer receipt against the work it covers. Keep the breakdown for a house-removal booking available alongside the bank entry, so fees, refunds or timing differences can be explained.
How bank review works →Review before you submit
Review Avona AI’s suggested categories, check that your household removal income is complete, and remove duplicate or personal spending. Keep the evidence for a house-removal booking ready for your annual-return review too.
Before you get started
Questions from removal and man-and-van operators.
Does MTD apply to everyone in this profession?
No. This page covers removal and man-and-van operators working as sole traders. Your start date depends on combined qualifying self-employment and property income before expenses, and any exemptions. Employment and limited-company work have different reporting arrangements.
How should I record extra stops or waiting time?
Keep the agreed additions with the job and reconcile the final customer payment. A quoted base price may not show every charge made for the completed move.
How do I record a house-removal booking?
Example: £200 booking payment, then £600 (£800 agreed total). The two payments account for the £800 total. Do not count the full invoice again as another receipt. Use your accounting method for timing, and retain evidence of any later cancellation or refund.
Which bookkeeping issue should I watch for?
Choose a consistent approach to vehicle costs. Keep a clear record of business journeys and check which vehicle-expense method applies. Do not combine a mileage claim with costs already covered by that rate for the same vehicle.
Can I keep using my existing spreadsheet?
Yes. Bring your household removal income records and evidence of packing materials and moving-equipment hire into Avona using supported spreadsheet uploads. Check dates, categories, personal spending and duplicates against the original documents before you approve the records.
Do quarterly updates complete my annual tax return?
No. You still need the annual tax return and any relevant adjustments or other income. HMRC currently lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development for Avona. Confirm support for your own income sources and circumstances before relying on Avona for the annual return.
Built for the way you earn
Keep your removal-business records moving.
Choosing Avona
Your questions, answered.
Can I create customer invoices?
Yes. You can create customer invoices with Avona Pro.
What if I am VAT-registered?
Full VAT accounting is available with Avona Pro, so you can manage your VAT-registered business with Avona.
Can my accountant review my records?
Yes. You can connect your Avona account to your bookkeeper or accountant so they can review your records.
Can I use my phone on site?
Yes. Every feature has a mobile-friendly version, so you can manage your accounts from your phone while you are on the move.
Can I keep using my personal bank account?
Yes. Avona supports Open Banking connections and PDF bank statement uploads. You can clearly separate personal and business transactions to keep your business records organised.