Bookkeeping for logistics and transport companies
Freight forwarders, trucking and transport companies run on thin margins. We track revenue and costs by job or trip, keep fuel and vehicle costs under control and get the VAT treatment of international transport right.
Common challenges we fix
- No clear profit figure per shipment, trip or vehicle
- Fuel, Salik and fines piling up without control
- Customs duties and deposits paid on behalf of clients
- Mix of local, international and zero-rated services
What we handle for you
- Revenue and direct costs tracked by job or vehicle
- Fuel cards, Salik and fines reconciled monthly
- Customs duties and deposits recorded as client disbursements
- Zero-rated international transport documented for VAT
- Driver payroll and WPS
- Fixed asset register for trucks and equipment
Frequently asked questions
Is international freight zero-rated for VAT?
International transport of goods and related services can be zero-rated when the conditions are met, while purely local transport is standard-rated at 5%. We check each type of job and keep the evidence the FTA asks for.
How do you handle customs duty paid for clients?
When you pay duty as an agent on the client's behalf and recharge it at cost, it can be treated as a disbursement. We set up your accounts and invoices so this is clear.
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