Q: Can I claim expenses through an umbrella company?

As a contractor you may incur expenses that your agency has agreed to reimburse. These expenses are often referred to as billable or chargeable expenses. Chargeable Expenses can be claimed through us and offset against tax and national insurance, providing we have confirmation that your agency is reimbursing you for the expenses and there’s an online claim on our portal with supporting VAT receipts. For expense claims that are not being reimbursed by your agency, you may be able to claim tax relief on these expenses by submitting a claim through HMRC via a P87 or self-assessment. You must, however, retain all receipts as evidence of these expenses. Here is a link to our expenses guide for more information.