Working from home but with some time abroad

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BlasterBates replied

5 January 2009, 12:20
Don't expect any issues as you're well within the max allowed residency.
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CiderEagle replied

5 January 2009, 12:18
Thanks for the replies, guys, much appreciated. The accountant reckons there shouldn't be any tax issues on the expenses, which is as I'd thought.
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pmeswani replied

5 January 2009, 11:28
Originally posted by CiderEagle View Post

... does anyone know what the tax situation is if I take a contract where I am working at home apart from spending around one week in four away in mainland Europe, for which the client will pay expenses incurred (accommodation and travel) ?

I'm hoping I should be OK to simply invoice through my UK limited company, then for the expenses, pay on on my credit card then just claim them back from the client on a monthly basis, without any tax or accounting issues ?

Thanks in advance for any opinions on this.

There are a number of things one has to take into consideration. Where is the client located? Is your place of temporary work located mainly in the UK? If so, are you being sent by the UK office to go to abroad to do some work? I don't know the ins and outs of your contract, so it may be prudent to speak to your Accountant to get some form of confirmation.
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MPwannadecentincome replied

5 January 2009, 11:24
I am doing this but through an umbrella - no issues. I guess should not be for a ltd co either - just looking into switching so this is one of my points to check.

In my case the client pays for my air ticket and hotel directly - saves me a little hassle and admin.
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TykeMerc replied

5 January 2009, 11:21
So long as there's no profit attached to your recharge of expenses I don't see how there would be any taxable income.
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CiderEagle started a topic Working from home but with some time abroad

5 January 2009, 11:03
Working from home but with some time abroad

... does anyone know what the tax situation is if I take a contract where I am working at home apart from spending around one week in four away in mainland Europe, for which the client will pay expenses incurred (accommodation and travel) ?

I'm hoping I should be OK to simply invoice through my UK limited company, then for the expenses, pay on on my credit card then just claim them back from the client on a monthly basis, without any tax or accounting issues ?

Thanks in advance for any opinions on this.
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