Business expenses are the costs paid by employees for their professional activity.

These expenses are the costs incurred in carrying out your assignment or professional projects. There are 2 types of professional expenses that can be deducted from a freelance employee's salary.

Expenses billed back to the employer

Freelance administration costs generally correspond to the costs incurred by the employee: travel costs (public transport, taxis, or mileage allowances if the employee uses his or her own vehicle), accommodation costs (hotel, AirBnB) or catering costs if the assignment is being carried out away from the employee's home.

These costs must be negotiated with the client before the start of your assignment.

In some companies, expenses are subject to conditions and ceilings. You will be subject to the same rules as other employees, and this must be specified in your contract.

These rebilled expenses are not taken into account when calculating your salary and are not subject to management fees. They are reimbursed to you on presentation of receipts (hotel bill, restaurant bill, etc.).

However, if you have not taken the necessary steps to reach an agreement on these expenses before the start of the assignment ... they will not exist for your employer!

Some companies impose conditions and ceilings on expenses. You will be subject to the same rules as other employees, and this must be specified in your contract.These rebilled expenses are not taken into account when calculating your salary and are not subject to management fees. They are reimbursed to you on presentation of receipts (hotel bill, restaurant bill, etc.).

However, if you have not taken the necessary steps to reach an agreement on these expenses before the start of the assignment ... they will not exist for your employer!

Operating expenses, not rebilled

Professional or operating expenses are costs related to your activity and/or the performance of your assignment that are not covered by your customer: purchase of equipment or supplies, internet connection at your place of work, flat-rate telephone charges, travel expenses, accommodation and meals. You must include them in the calculation of your TJM!

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