Type of Expense | VAT Deduction | Required Documentation for VAT Deduction | Income Tax Deduction | Required Documentation for Income Tax Deduction |
Business Lunch/Dinner with Clients | β | Detailed invoice; proof of business purpose | Partially (80%) | Detailed invoice; documentation demonstrating the business nature of the expense (e.g., agenda, participants) |
Business Lunch with Client from Supermarket | β | Detailed invoices | Partially (80%) | Detailed invoice; documentation demonstrating the business nature of the expense (e.g., agenda, participants) |
Fuel & Vehicle Expenses (Private Vehicle) | β | KM registration business use | Partially (80%) (β¬0,23/km) | Kilometer logbook detailing business use |
Fuel & Vehicle Expenses (Vehicle is Business Asset) | β | Detailed invoices | β | Vehicle must be registered as a business asset; km registration private use |
Computer Hardware & Tangible Assets | β | Detailed invoices | β | Detailed invoices; asset depreciation schedule if applicable |
Furniture & Office Equipment | β | Detailed invoices | β | Detailed invoices; asset depreciation schedule if applicable |
Advertising & Marketing | β | Detailed invoices | β | Invoices; proof of business promotion |
Legal & Accounting Fees | β | Detailed invoices | β | Invoices; proof of business necessity |
Subscriptions & Memberships | β | Detailed invoices | β | Invoices; proof of business relevance |
Professional Association Memberships | β | Detailed invoices | β | Invoices; proof of professional membership |
Client Gifts & Relationship Expenses | No, if over β¬227 per recipient | Detailed invoices; proof of recipient | Partially (80%) | Invoices; documentation demonstrating business purpose |
Business Insurance (Excl. AOV) | β | Not applicable | β | Insurance policy; proof of payment |
Transportation & Accommodation for Business Trips | β | Detailed invoices; travel interaries | β | Invoices; travel receipts; proof of business purpose |
Training & Education Expenses | β | Detailed invoices; proof of relevance to business | β | Invoices; proof of business relevance |
Tools & Specialized Equipment | β | Detailed invoices | β | Invoices; proof of necessity |
Banking & Financial Costs | β | Bank invoices | β | Bank statement transaction |
Summary Table of deductible expenses
Last updated: February 04, 2025
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