Small business accounting

Can I expense a Laptop?

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March 3, 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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