A guide on whether limited company directors can ‘do a Reeves’ — claim back the cost of accountancy fees.
Limited Company Contractor Expenses
- As a contractor, you may incur many expenses related to your trade.
- For limited company contractors, you can offset almost all legitimate business expenses against your company's Corporation Tax bill.
- However, if you receive any personal benefit from business expenses paid by your company, you and the company will be taxed on the value of any 'Benefits-in-Kind'.
- The SDC rules restrict the expenses available to umbrella contractors, although some expenses are still permitted.
- Start with our popular guide to limited company expenses.
Can you claim the cost of food and meals as a limited company expense?
You can sometimes claim food and meal expenses from your company, but it depends on several factors. Is there a business justification for the claim?
Cycle to work scheme – are limited company directors eligible?
The Cycle to Work scheme is an initiative set up to promote health and reduce pollution. What are the benefits for limited companies and their employees?
Limited company expenses – interest, banking and finance costs
How are finance and interest costs are treated for tax purposes, and which expenses can be offset against your limited company’s Corporation Tax bill?
Guide to marketing and advertising expenses for contractors
If you are a professional contractor, at some stage you may need to invest in marketing for your business. Can these costs be offset against your company’s tax bill?
Umbrella company expenses – what can you claim for?
If you work via an umbrella, you may incur various expenses while carrying out your work. Here, we look at how expenses are treated for tax purposes.
Can I fund childcare costs via my limited company?
If you are contracting and have young children, you may be able to benefit from personal tax relief on some childcare costs. The old voucher scheme was closed to new entrants in 2018.
Are the costs of eye tests and corrective glasses tax deductible expenses?
Most contractors spend a lot of time behind computer screens. Can your company claim for the cost of an employee’s eye test? What about corrective glasses?
Claiming back pre-trading expenses from your company – the basics
How to claim back the costs of pre-trading expenses you have paid for personally, on behalf of your limited company, including how VAT can be reclaimed, subject to specific time limits.
Claiming expenses – how professional memberships and subscriptions are treated
How are subscriptions to professional and trade organisations treated for tax purposes? And what determines whether or not your membership of a particular organisation is tax-deductible?