Who must pay business expenses? · Australia

Practical answers about travel, receipts and expenses for your business.

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Your questions, in practice · Australia

How should I organise employee expense reimbursement?

Set out eligible expenses, required evidence, the approver and payment timing in writing. Before an assignment, specify how transport, meals and accommodation will be covered. Your policy must respect the applicable law, employment contract and collective agreement.

How can a small business set a practical travel budget?

Set budgets by expense type and destination cost. Provide approval for exceptions, such as a hotel needed for an event, a company-requested late booking or a necessary local meal. A budget organises the assignment; it does not replace applicable reimbursement obligations.

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These answers describe general rules for the selected country and stated periods. They are not personalised legal, tax or accounting advice. Your accountant can help apply them to your business.