{"id":7660,"date":"2023-09-08T14:45:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T12:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prod-migration-second.local\/?p=7660"},"modified":"2026-06-02T16:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T14:48:06","slug":"meal-vouchers-self-employed-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accountable.eu\/en-be\/blog\/meal-vouchers-self-employed-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Meal vouchers for company directors: amount, how to apply and how much can you deduct?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>Meal vouchers are extremely popular in Belgium: around half of all workers enjoy this extra-legal benefit. The reason is simple: meal vouchers are advantageous for both employer and employee.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><strong>Are you self-employed with your own company? You can give yourself meal vouchers to maximise your income. And because, in your own company, you\u2019re both employer and employee, you benefit twice from the tax advantage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"meal-vouchers-for-the-self-employed-how-does-it-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Meal vouchers for the self-employed: how does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">As a company director in Belgium, you can give yourself meal vouchers, just like ordinary employees. As a self-employed sole trader, this is not possible. More on that below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">All the practical arrangements are handled by one of the officially recognised issuing companies. <strong><a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monizze.be\/en\/\">Monizze<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>Pluxee and Edenred are currently the main providers in Belgium.<\/strong> They help you with the set-up and initial admin, such as drafting an individual meal voucher agreement for your company. After that, they send you a monthly invoice and credit the vouchers to your meal voucher account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Of course, the meal vouchers also need to appear on your monthly payslip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Do you have one or more employees? If so, you are <strong>obliged<\/strong> to give them meal vouchers too, and the value per voucher cannot be lower for them than for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"not-for-self-employed-sole-traders\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Not for self-employed sole traders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Are you self-employed as a sole trader? Bad news: <strong>you cannot give yourself meal vouchers<\/strong>. This is only possible if you are self-employed through a company. <strong>A self-employed sole trader does not pay themselves an official salary, which is a prerequisite for the meal voucher system.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Looking to optimise your taxes as a sole trader? Take a look at <a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deductibles.be\/\">deductibles.be<\/a>, where you will find plenty of tips and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-much-are-meal-vouchers-worth-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">How much are meal vouchers worth in 2026?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">From <strong>1 January 2026<\/strong>, the new maximum amounts are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><strong>Maximum per meal voucher: \u20ac10.00<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><strong>Employer contribution: maximum \u20ac8.91<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><strong>Employee contribution: minimum \u20ac1.09<\/strong> (deducted from salary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">The value per voucher can be lower, but to maximise your remuneration it is best to opt for the maximum amount of <strong>\u20ac10.00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">With an average of <strong>20 working days per month<\/strong>, that works out to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><strong>\u20ac200.00 in meal vouchers per month<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Of which <strong>\u20ac178.20<\/strong> is paid by the company<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">And <strong>\u20ac21.80<\/strong> via salary deduction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"the-tax-advantages-of-meal-vouchers\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">The tax advantages of meal vouchers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tax-advantage-for-the-employee-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Tax advantage for the employee (you!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">As a salaried company director, by giving yourself meal vouchers you receive <strong>\u20ac178.20 extra net per month<\/strong> from your company, fully exempt from social security contributions and income tax. That is net purchasing power you can use entirely for food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"tax-advantage-for-the-employer-also-you\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Tax advantage for the employer (also you!)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">On the <strong>\u20ac178.20 your company contributes<\/strong> towards meal vouchers, there are no employer contributions, no social security contributions, and no personal income tax to pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">That is a huge difference compared to a salary increase. If you want to increase your salary by the same amount, it quickly costs you <strong>up to three times as much<\/strong> as an employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">The only additional cost is the fee charged by the issuing company. These fees depend on the provider and are negligible compared to the tax advantages. In any case, you receive an invoice for these admin fees, which you can deduct as a business expense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"are-meal-vouchers-tax-deductible-for-corporate-tax-purposes\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Are meal vouchers tax-deductible for corporate tax purposes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Only <strong>partially<\/strong>. The deductible amount depends on the value of your meal vouchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Vouchers worth less than \u20ac10: you can deduct a maximum of <strong>\u20ac2 per voucher<\/strong> as a business expense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\"><strong>\u20ac10\/voucher (the maximum)<\/strong>: you can deduct <strong>\u20ac4 per voucher<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">The remaining amount is <strong>not deductible<\/strong>, but is fully exempt from social security contributions and personal income tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-record-my-meal-vouchers-in-accountable\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">How do I record my meal vouchers in Accountable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">Follow the steps below to accurately record the meal voucher invoices for your company:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Add the invoice in the \u2018Expenses\u2019 screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Select the category <strong>\u2018Meal vouchers\u2019<\/strong> and enter the correct amount.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\">\u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Important: You can only deduct part of the amount per meal voucher for tax purposes. Therefore, don\u2019t enter the total amount of the invoice. If the invoice is for 20 vouchers of \u20ac10 each, you can only deduct \u20ac80 (20 x \u20ac4).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-disc list-outside ml-0 mb-4 space-y-2\">\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Select 0% in the \u2018VAT\u2019 section (meal vouchers are exempt from VAT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Add a&nbsp;<strong>second item<\/strong>&nbsp;and select the category <strong>\u2018Administrative fees for meal vouchers\u2019.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Enter the admin fees (admin fees are subject to 21% VAT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"font-inter text-base text-black\">Click \u2018Save\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><em>If you have any further questions about this topic, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact Accountable&#8217;s tax coaches. They\u2019ll be happy to help!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 first-of-type:mt-0 text-black\"><em>If you\u2019re a sole trader looking to optimise your tax<\/em>&nbsp;<em>situation, take a look at<\/em>&nbsp;<a class=\"font-inter text-purple underline underline-offset-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.deductibles.be\/\"><em>deductibles.be<\/em><\/a>.<em>You&#8217;ll find plenty of tips there to ensure you\u2019re not missing out on any deductible expenses.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-meal-vouchers\" class=\"wp-block-heading font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Frequently asked questions about meal vouchers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1778685709047\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Can you get meal vouchers as a self-employed sole trader?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">No. Meal vouchers are only possible for self-employed people within a company who pay themselves a salary. As a sole trader, you do not pay yourself an official salary, which means you do not qualify.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1778685721658\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">How much are meal vouchers worth in 2026?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">From 1 January 2026, the maximum amount is \u20ac10 per working day. The employer contributes a maximum of \u20ac8.91 and the employee a minimum of \u20ac1.09.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1778685733687\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">How many meal vouchers can a company director receive per year?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">Only partially. You can deduct a <strong>maximum of \u20ac2 per voucher<\/strong> as a business expense. If you grant yourself the maximum amount of <strong>\u20ac10\/voucher<\/strong>, the deductibility rises to<strong> \u20ac4 per voucher<\/strong>. The remainder is not tax-deductible, but is fully exempt from social security contributions and personal income tax.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1778685745874\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Are meal vouchers tax-deductible for corporate tax purposes?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">Only partially. You can deduct a maximum of \u20ac2 per voucher as a business expense. The remainder (\u20ac8 out of \u20ac10) is not deductible, but is fully exempt from social security contributions and personal income tax.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1778685758140\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Which meal voucher providers are there in Belgium?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">The three main official providers are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monizze.be\/en\/\">Monizze<\/a>, Pluxee (formerly Sodexo) and Edenred.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section mb-6\" id=\"faq-question-1778685770919\"><h3 class=\"font-degular scroll-mt-32\">Are meal vouchers more advantageous than a salary increase?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer font-inter text-base leading-relaxed mb-4 text-black\">Yes, in most cases. A salary increase of \u20ac178 can cost you up to three times as much as an employer, due to social security contributions and taxes. Meal vouchers are fully exempt from social security contributions and personal income tax, meaning you keep significantly more net.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meal vouchers are extremely popular in Belgium: around half of all workers enjoy this extra-legal benefit. The reason is simple: meal vouchers are advantageous for both employer and employee. Are you self-employed with your own company? You can give yourself meal vouchers to maximise your income. 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