Accomodation expenses

[BolshieBastard]

Not been contracting long and first time going limited so apologies for the simpleton question!

I will be renting accomodation whilst contracting and working away from home. Is it best to pay for accommodation expenses from the company account or personal account? Also is it best to put the rental contract in the company name in order to claim back expenses?

Also for travel expenses, would it be best to pay from the company account or personally?

Do you only record expenses paid for personally in order to claim expenses or also record expenses paid for by the company? Confused!!

Bear in mind if this turns out to be your only contract ie you decide contracting isnt for you, your accommodation and travel expenses will not be allowed as the place you worked at is deemed your permanent not temporary place of work.

The moral is, you need to decide contracting is for you before claiming large sums for rent and travel etc.