If your company is in non-trading status then the expenses you incur should be kept to a minimum. You would generally still incur reoccurring company running costs such as accountancy fees and confirmation statement fees.
If your company is in non-trading status, then any expenses that you may incur whilst you work via an umbrella solutions should not be paid for by your non- trading company.
It is important to be clear which expenses relate to your company and which relate to your umbrella employment.
If you are working via an umbrella company, HMRC will deem you to be a permanent employee and therefore you can’t claim back costs in respect of travel and subsistence to your main site – but there are some circumstances where you can claim expenses. Find out more