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Can I expense a Laptop?

Yes, you can claim a laptop as business expense if it's used wholly and exclusively for business purposes, with HMRC allowing 100% deduction for limited companies and sole traders able to claim the business-use portion through capital allowances or expense deductions.

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September 10, 2025

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Can I expense a Laptop?

The portability of a laptop brings in a layer of complexity, as they tend to be purchased for both business and personal use. You can claim it as an expense, but you will need to apportion between business and personal use.

For further information on allowable business expenses, refer to our expenses and allowances guides for limited company directors and the self-employed.

<p>The portability of a laptop brings in a layer of complexity, as they tend to be purchased for both business and personal use. You can claim it as an expense, but you will need to apportion between business and personal use. <br></p><p>For further information on allowable business expenses, refer to our expenses and allowances guides for <a href="https://www.goforma.com/tax/limited-company-director-expenses-tax-allowance" target="_blank">limited company directors</a> and the <a href="https://www.goforma.com/tax/self-employed-expenses-tax-allowances" target="_blank">self-employed</a>.</p>

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