Can I Claim Business Travel and Accommodation as a Business Expense in Italy?
Yes, when the trip is for business. Keep the invoices and a note of the business purpose. Confirm IVA and any limits with your commercialista.
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What Agenzia delle Entrate says
A cost needs to relate to the business activity to be a company expense. Adjustments from the accounting profit to taxable profit are made by your commercialista. A trip made for a client, supplier or business event relates to the business. The IVA rate on a service is set by law and listed on the Agenzia delle Entrate page. Limits on specific items are not quoted here.
When you can claim
- Hotel stays on genuine business trips
- Train, air and other fares for business journeys
- Parking and tolls on business journeys
When you cannot claim
- Holidays or personal travel added to a business trip
- Travel for a private purpose paid by the company
Good to know
Pro tip: Split any mixed trip clearly between business and private days.
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