Hybrid Expense Policy Template
A short, opinionated expense policy that covers mileage, home-office allowance, software subscriptions and travel for a hybrid UK workforce.
Who it's for
HR leads, finance leads, founders writing their first policy.
How to use this template
- 1Replace the placeholder rates and limits with your own.
- 2Get sign-off from your finance and legal partners before circulation.
- 3Review and update annually with HMRC rate changes.
Licence
Free to use commercially. Adapt freely for your organisation — attribution to Nightingale Software is appreciated but not required.
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