Meal allowances for the self-employed: €26.67 a day without an invoice
Since 2018, freelancers can deduct meal expenses (meals away from home) without an invoice, within the following limits:
Deduction limits
- €26.67/day in Spain (€48.08/day abroad).
- €53.34/day with an overnight stay in Spain (€91.35/day abroad).
Mandatory requirements
- Payment by bank card (cash does not count).
- On a working day and during working hours.
- In a restaurant or catering establishment (not supermarkets).
- In a municipality other than your home or usual place of work.
How much do I save a year?
If you eat out 200 days a year: 26.67 × 200 = €5,334 deductible, which can mean more than €1,500 in tax savings. At DPL Asesores we record these deductions automatically.