# PayoutLedger

> PayoutLedger is a delivery platform reconciliation tool for UK restaurants on
> Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat. It matches order-level platform data against
> net bank payouts, splits commissions with correct UK VAT treatment (for a
> VAT-registered business the commission VAT is input tax and reclaimable in full;
> the hot/cold sales split drives the output-VAT lines, not the reclaim), and
> pushes categorised journal entries into Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage. Target users are UK independent restaurants, takeaways, and
> dark/ghost kitchens on two or more delivery platforms, plus the hospitality-
> specialist accountants who serve them. Primary distribution is the Xero App
> Store; this site is the marketing and waitlist front door.
>
> Operator: Crocker Digital Ltd, registered in England and Wales (Company No.
> 17008789). Contact: hello@crockerdigital.co.uk.

## Product

- [Homepage](https://payoutledger.co.uk/): What PayoutLedger does, who it is for, and how it works. Includes waitlist sign-up.
- [About](https://payoutledger.co.uk/about/): Who built PayoutLedger and why.
- [Downloads](https://payoutledger.co.uk/downloads/): Free PDF guides — HMRC crackdown guide and weekly reconciliation checklist.

## Free tools (no signup)

- [Delivery Platform Commission Calculator](https://payoutledger.co.uk/tools/commission-calculator/): Calculate your real take-home from Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat after commissions, VAT on commissions, and service fees.
- [VAT on Delivery Commissions Guide](https://payoutledger.co.uk/tools/vat-commissions-guide/): Enter your hot/cold food sales split and see the correct VAT treatment for delivery platform commissions. Zero-rated food does not restrict your reclaim — check you are not under-claiming.
- [HMRC Readiness Checker](https://payoutledger.co.uk/tools/hmrc-readiness-checker/): Answer 5 questions about your delivery platform accounting and get a compliance score with specific actions to close any gaps.

## Guides + articles

- [How Much Commission Does Deliveroo Actually Take from UK Restaurants?](https://payoutledger.co.uk/guides/deliveroo-commission-uk-restaurants/): A breakdown of Deliveroo commission rates for UK restaurants in 2026, including service fees, VAT on commissions, and how much you actually take home per order.
- [How to Reconcile Delivery Platform Payouts in Xero: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://payoutledger.co.uk/guides/reconcile-delivery-payouts-xero/): Step-by-step guide to reconciling Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat payouts in Xero, including VAT on commissions and journal entry coding.
- [Best Accounting Software for UK Restaurants on Delivery Platforms](https://payoutledger.co.uk/guides/best-accounting-software-restaurants-delivery/): What delivery-platform restaurants actually need from accounting software, and how to evaluate options.
- [HMRC Is Cross-Referencing Your Delivery Platform Income: What UK Restaurants Must Know in 2026](https://payoutledger.co.uk/guides/hmrc-delivery-platform-reporting-restaurants/): Since January 2024, Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat report your revenue to HMRC. What that means for UK restaurants and how to prepare.
- [Deliveroo vs Uber Eats vs Just Eat: The Real Commission Comparison for UK Restaurants](https://payoutledger.co.uk/guides/deliveroo-vs-uber-eats-vs-just-eat-commission/): Side-by-side breakdown of Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commission rates for UK restaurants — including hidden fees, VAT, and actual take-home.
- [The Hidden Cost of Delivery Platform Refunds for UK Restaurants](https://payoutledger.co.uk/guides/delivery-platform-refund-costs-restaurants/): How refund clawbacks work, why many claims are unjustified, and how to track and dispute them.
- [VAT on Delivery Commissions: A Plain-English Guide for UK Restaurant Owners](https://payoutledger.co.uk/guides/vat-delivery-commissions-guide-uk/): How VAT applies to Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commissions — why a mixed hot/cold menu does not restrict your reclaim, where the real apportionment sits, and the mistakes UK restaurants commonly make.
- [Delivery Platform Payout Schedules: When UK Restaurants Actually Get Paid](https://payoutledger.co.uk/guides/delivery-platform-payout-schedules-uk/): How Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat pay UK restaurants, typical delays, and how to match payouts against your records.
- [Accounting Software for UK Pubs and Bars on Delivery Platforms](https://payoutledger.co.uk/guides/accounting-software-pubs-bars-delivery/): Why pub and bar accounting is complicated with delivery platforms, and what to look for in accounting software.

## Downloads (PDF)

- [HMRC Delivery Platform Crackdown Guide](https://payoutledger.co.uk/downloads/hmrc-crackdown-guide/): What changed in January 2024 with HMRC's Digital Platform Reporting Rules, what HMRC now knows about your revenue, a self-audit checklist, and the penalty framework.
- [Delivery Platform Reconciliation Checklist](https://payoutledger.co.uk/downloads/reconciliation-checklist/): Step-by-step weekly reconciliation procedure for UK restaurants on Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat.

## Legal

- [Privacy Policy](https://payoutledger.co.uk/privacy/)
- [Terms of Service](https://payoutledger.co.uk/terms/)
- [Cookies](https://payoutledger.co.uk/cookies/)

## Operator

Crocker Digital Ltd, registered in England and Wales (Company No. 17008789).
Contact: hello@crockerdigital.co.uk