Can I claim working from home costs as self-employed?

Name: Can I claim working from home costs as self-employed?
Uploaded: 2026-10-17T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 36 s
Description: Self-employed and doing the paperwork at home? Claim a flat £10 to £26 a month from 25 hours, or a fair share of actual bills. How it works, with an example.

Facts last checked 16 October 2026

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Can I claim working from home costs as self-employed? Yes. From 25 hours a month at home, GOV.UK lets you claim a flat £10, £18 or £26 a month for 2026-27, or a reasonable share of your actual household bills. At least 25 hours of business work at home in a month. Below that, the flat rate gives nothing for that month. If you rarely reach 25 hours, a reasonable share of actual costs may suit you better. Read the full answer, with every source, at rightotax.co.uk.

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