Who this is for
- Food trucks and trailers
- Market and street-food stalls
- Festival and event units
- Mobile catering units operated as a limited company
Income patterns
- Busy seasonal periods (spring/summer/festivals)
- Market and street trading throughout the year
- Event-specific trading and one-off jobs
Common allowable expenses
- Food, drink and packaging costs
- Pitch fees and event stand charges
- Vehicle costs, fuel, insurance and servicing
- Gas, generators and power
- Staff and helper wages
- Licences, insurance and professional fees
What we need from you
- Business bank statements for the year
- Simple list of markets/events and takings (daily or weekly)
- Supplier invoices (stock, fuel, pitch fees, repairs)
- Payroll or basic staff payment records
We smooth out the seasonality, keep things simple and make sure you only pay the corporation tax actually due.