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.
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 ?