Is it best i use my UK Ltd co to work in Belguim

[Boo]

Actually i would be going via the EuroTunnel and thought like a UK standard job that i would claim it back as mileage allowance

Yep, you can claim mileage at 40p/25p as per usual (assuming you are using your own car), don't forget to keep a mileage log though...

(though i doubt if i could get away with claiming the Tunnel as an expense)

You can certainly claim the Tunnel fare as an expense and also reasonable subsistence while travelling like a bite to eat at the Tunnel terminal, sandwiches bought to eat on the Journey etc. You can claim subsistence (lunch in the company canteen, evening meals etc) as well because your temporary workplace is out of the UK. Speak to your UK accountant if you are unsure of the rules.


Boo

[selinadelvecchio]

Honesty doesn't come into it - if you are working through a UK Ltd Co then you need not pay Belgian tax for the first 183 days you work in Belgium.

The advantage of staying in a B&B is that you do not have a potential business address in Belgium and the BTA cannot sugest your centre of economic activity has moved to B. from day one. And it saves registering at the local commune.

You will most likely be forced to register with Limosa by the client / agency (unlikely to be the agency who asks, since they are a UK firm). You should avoid registering if possible because 1: it's not you who is fined for not complying and 2: not registering will save being sent a B. tax return, which in turn will save you paying a B. accountant for filling it in for you.

If you are going to stay more than 183 days then all bets are off though and you'd better see a B. accountant right away.

Hth,

Boo

Thanks Boo!