Business Expenses UK: What Can You Claim as a Company Expense?

Tax Guides · 9 min read · Updated 2026-03-22

A detailed guide to allowable business expenses in the UK, covering what you can and cannot claim, common expenses for limited companies and sole traders, and how to keep proper records.

Written by Krishna, Founder & HMRC-registered tax agent at TaxRoot.

Can I claim meals as a business expense?

You can claim the cost of meals when you are away from your normal place of work on a business trip, particularly if it involves an overnight stay. However, you cannot claim for meals at or near your regular workplace, and you cannot claim for entertaining clients or suppliers. Subsistence…

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