Where to file expenses
All reimbursements should be submitted through the Expense Portal. Do not send receipts directly to finance unless someone has explicitly asked you to do so.
Each claim should include:
- The itemized receipt
- The date of purchase
- The expense category
- A short business reason
- The relevant project or cost center, if applicable
What can be claimed
| Category | Sample rule |
|---|---|
| Business travel | Reimbursable with receipt |
| Client meals | Reimbursable when work-related and reasonable |
| Home office items | Pre-approval required |
| Software or subscriptions | Buy only after manager approval |
| Personal purchases | Not reimbursable |
When in doubt, ask before spending rather than after.
How to submit an expense
- Open the
Expense Portal. - Upload the receipt within 10 calendar days.
- Choose the right category.
- Add the business reason in one sentence.
- Submit for manager approval.
Approved claims submitted before the 20th of the month are typically reimbursed with the next payroll cycle.
Card payments and out-of-pocket costs
If the company issues a payment card, every transaction still needs a receipt and category in the expense tool. Card usage removes the reimbursement step, but not the documentation requirement.
For out-of-pocket spending:
- Keep the original receipt.
- Submit the claim promptly.
- Use the correct VAT amount if your finance process requires it.
What slows reimbursement down
Most delays happen for predictable reasons:
- Missing receipts
- Vague descriptions like
meetingortravel - Wrong category selection
- No manager approval
Fast reimbursement depends on clean submissions, not finance chasing missing details.