International visit expenses

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This discussion explores whether company expenses can be claimed for international visits made on a tourist visa, specifically for meeting customers in Germany and Italy. While one expert suggests it's permissible as the purpose is customer engagement, another strongly advises against it, recommending a business visa for such travel to avoid potential issues.

16 June 2025 Respected Experts

Our directors will visit at Germany & Italy to meet cutomers on Tourist visa. Can we claim expenses in company as visa is Tourist not Business ? If we claimed the same than what is impact ?

Kindly advise the same

17 June 2025 Yes, you can claim the expenses in the company as purpose of the visit is to meet customers.

17 June 2025 Sir,
Visa is Tourist visa not business visa. Although we can claim the expenses ?

17 June 2025 No, you can't claim it.
In case of business travel obtain business visa.


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