Yes — provided the trip is wholly and exclusively for business.
You Can Claim:
- Flights, transport, hotels (for business portion only, and within reason)
- Subsistence during overnight stays
Important:
- Keep receipts and records of business purpose
- If there’s a private element (e.g., a few days for holiday), apportion the claim
VAT:
- Some foreign VAT may be reclaimable (e.g., hotels in EU countries)
- VAT on flights is not reclaimable

