Vehicle & mobility4 min read
Mileage allowance: reimburse professional trips in your own car, tax-free
Not every freelancer needs a company car. If you drive your own car for professional trips, a per-kilometre allowance lets the company reimburse you tax-free up to the official rate — a simple, underused lever.
How it works
The official mileage allowance is a per-kilometre amount, indexed periodically, meant to cover the real cost of using a private car for professional travel — fuel, wear, insurance. Paid within the official rate, it is exempt from tax and social contributions.
- A per-kilometre rate, indexed over time
- Covers professional trips in your own (private) car
- Tax-free and exempt from social contributions within the rate
- Requires a simple record of trips and distances
Frequently asked
- Can I combine this with a company car?
- The allowance is for using your own private car. If the company already provides a car for those trips, the mileage allowance for the same trips does not apply.
- Do I need to keep records?
- Yes — a record of professional trips and kilometres supports the reimbursement. It is light admin for a tax-free payment.
This article is general information for a one-person company (BV/SRL), not tax advice. Rules and figures change — confirm your situation with your accountant before acting.
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