Reclaim VAT and off set against Tax.

Few people are aware that you can have your business clothing legitimately paid for by your company and treated as a business expense.

It is a perfectible permissible business expense that your organisation can claim. This is not a personal fringe benefit. 

    What types of clothing are covered?

      • T-Shirts and Polo Shirts
      • Oxford Shirts
      • Sweatshirts
      • Bodywarmer
      • Knitwear
      • Coats & Jackets

    • Who does this apply to?

      • Business owners
      • Partners
      • Principals
      • Directors
      • Executives
      • Managers
      • Supervisors
      • Clerical staff
      • And more

    Appropriately logoed, "workwear" or "corporatewear" uniform clothing is fully tax deductible and VAT refundable. Taking advantage of this allowance is a very tax-efficient way of rewarding yourself and your staff.

    You are probably already aware that branded clothing, such as polo shirts, fleeces, sweatshirts and the like are tax-deductible; which is indeed the case.

    Sometimes this type of clothing is not suitable for business office environments; where the attire consists of smart casual clothing layers and shirts. 

    However, provided the clothing is for "client facing" staff and features a ‘discreet’ logo that distinguishes it from your personal wardrobe, the ruling applies and your ‘work’ wardrobe can be charged to the business.

    This involves applying a subtle and discreet company emblem to the item of clothing. If done correctly, the process meets with HMRC approval and ensures the items are a legitimate business expense and 100% tax-deductible.

    See where we can add your logo discretely.

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    Term "Client facing"  is anyone that interacts with your customers and can include virtual video calls.

     

     

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