Company Phone Line vs Cash Phone Allowance: The Tax Difference
Comparing a company phone line vs cash allowance comes down to tax. A cash phone allowance counts as taxable earnings, while a business line on the employer’s own contract avoids that allowance, and the VAT on the service is recoverable.
How is a cash phone allowance treated?
A cash allowance paid to an employee for their phone counts as taxable earnings.
How is a company phone line treated?
A business line on the employer’s own contract avoids that allowance, and the VAT on the service is recoverable.
How does ZIM help?
ZIM business eSIM lines sit on the company’s account, billed on one invoice with itemised business only usage, from £4.50 a month.
A note on your own position
This is a general summary, not tax advice. Check your own position with an accountant.
