Lunch as a business expense.

Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!

You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

SueEllen replied

30 June 2015, 13:57
Originally posted by stek View Post

I thought lunch wasn't claimable - only like brekkie and evening meal if your out early/late cos of work?

Depends on your company's policy.

Lunch is claimable for employees not working at home site under 24 month rule, but not if you are self-employed.
Leave a comment:
CloudWalker replied

30 June 2015, 13:37
PMSL at stek avatar
Leave a comment:
Contreras replied

30 June 2015, 11:37
Originally posted by stek View Post

I thought lunch wasn't claimable - only like brekkie and evening meal if your out early/late cos of work?

Subsistence associated with business travel.
Leave a comment:
stek replied

30 June 2015, 11:23
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post

If it's a valid business expense, then to not claim it is daft. Look after the pennies etc.

I thought lunch wasn't claimable - only like brekkie and evening meal if your out early/late cos of work?
Leave a comment:
TheCyclingProgrammer replied

30 June 2015, 11:00
Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post

If it's a valid business expense, then to not claim it is daft. Look after the pennies etc.

I have to admit I can never be arsed to keep hold of all my coffee receipts etc. I just claim for lunch and leave it at that.
Leave a comment:
DS23 replied

30 June 2015, 10:31
nando's is questionable full stop.
Leave a comment:
CloudWalker replied

30 June 2015, 09:14
Weekday Lunch near where you work is ok, but a Cheeky Nando's with your mates Saturday Night may be questionable.
Leave a comment:
TheFaQQer replied

30 June 2015, 08:19
Originally posted by stek View Post

I knew one contractor who religiously collected lunch receipts and claimed them, even the 89p (subsidised) coffee.....

If it's a valid business expense, then to not claim it is daft. Look after the pennies etc.
Leave a comment:
pr1 replied

30 June 2015, 06:48
Originally posted by stek View Post

I knew one contractor who religiously collected lunch receipts and claimed them, even the 89p (subsidised) coffee.....

i sit next to that guy, he even takes my receipt if I paid more for my lunch than he did on a day
Leave a comment:
stek replied

29 June 2015, 19:25
I knew one contractor who religiously collected lunch receipts and claimed them, even the 89p (subsidised) coffee.....
Leave a comment:
Snarf replied

29 June 2015, 18:42
Originally posted by Kenny@MyAccountantFriend View Post

Could class as business entertainment.

No CT relief but a you can claim a refund for the expense from your company.

Great, Thanks.
Leave a comment:
TykeMerc replied

29 June 2015, 18:27
Originally posted by Kenny@MyAccountantFriend View Post

Could class as business entertainment.

No CT relief but a you can claim a refund for the expense from your company.

I agree, that's the sensible approach, it's also true in the context of what you described.
Leave a comment:
Kenny@MyAccountantFriend replied

29 June 2015, 18:22
Could class as business entertainment.

No CT relief but a you can claim a refund for the expense from your company.
Leave a comment:
Snarf started a topic Lunch as a business expense.

29 June 2015, 18:21
Lunch as a business expense.

Afternoon,

I almost dread to ask but I have had a google and found nothing conclusive...

Last week I took a couple of the clients staff out for lunch to discuss a project that we are working on in a more informal setting, it didn't come to much (£50ish) and I paid it on my personal card and didnt think anymore about it until earlier today when I was doing my end of month expenses.. Does anyone think that there would be a problem with classing that as a valid business expense/client entertainment?

Its probably going to be a one off... so if I cant have it as an expense its hardly the end of the world... Too small a matter to bother the accountant with...

Anyway, Thanks in advance.
Tags: None