How does mileage allowance work in Luxembourg?
- The allowance rate is a fixed €0.30 per kilometre, regardless of the number of kilometres completed or the type of vehicle used
- This €0.30 per km allowance is tax-free for the employee. Any amount paid above €0.30 per km becomes taxable compensation subject to income tax and social security contributions.
- Employers do not need to collect receipts or documentation of actual costs from employees for this tax-free mileage allowance, up to €0.30 per kilometre
What are the mileage allowance rates in Luxembourg for 2024?
Private Cars
Distance Travelled (km)
Reimbursement @ €0.30/km
Tax Status
50 km
€15.00
Tax-free up to €15.00
150 km
€45.00
Tax-free up to €45.00
300 km
€90.00
Tax-free up to €90.00
Company cars as benefit in kind
Vehicle type
Electric consumption
ATN rate (benefit in kind)
Description
Pure electric cars
Up to 18 kWh/100km
1%
Low-consumption electric vehicles benefit from a lower tax rate to encourage their use
Pure electric cars
More than 18 kWh/100km
1.2%
Higher consumption electric vehicles incur a slightly higher tax rate due to their greater energy use
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles
N/A
1%
Hydrogen vehicles are grouped with low-consumption electrics for their zero emissions
Other Engines (Petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG and all types of hybrid and plug-in hybrid engines)
N/A
2%
Traditional and hybrid engines have a higher rate to promote a shift towards zero-emission vehicles
Public means of transport reimbursement for business trips
- No tickets or passes are required to use public buses, trains (2nd class), trams and funiculars within Luxembourg
- The only exceptions where fees still apply are for 1st class train travel. This includes cross-border routes into neighbouring European countries like Belgium, France and Germany based on two pricing zones (RegioZone 1 and 2)
Ticket Type
RegioZone 1
(Belgium, France and Germany)
RegioZone 2
(Distant German destinations of Dillingen, Saarlouis and Saarbrücken)
2-hour ticket
€3
€5
1-day ticket
€5
€9
Monthly pass
€40
€85
Annual pass
€360
€750
What is not included in the mileage allowance?
- Miscellaneous travel-related expenses: this includes parking fees, tolls and other incidental costs incurred during travel. These are typically reimbursed based on actual expenses and supported by receipts or proof of purchase.
- Per diem allowances: these are fixed daily allowances for accommodation and meal expenses during business trips and do not require submission of receipts.
Type of Expense
Amount
Details
Day Compensation
€14
Intended to cover meal expenses for a full day.
Night Compensation
€56
Includes accommodation costs, breakfast, service and related taxes.
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Frequently asked questions about mileage allowance for Luxembourg
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