14-11-2017

The benchmark scale rate expenses payments for accommodation and subsistence payments to employees travelling outside the UK have not changed. HMRC has advised the rates published in October 2014 will continue to apply for the year commencing October 2017.

Employers can reimburse subsistence to employees by making a scale rate payment. If you have employees who travel abroad for business purposes, you should see the guidance on when you can use the worldwide subsistence rates.


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