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Can I claim using the cycle to work scheme?

Self-employed individuals cannot directly access the cycle to work scheme self employed as it's designed exclusively for employees through PAYE employers. However, self-employed people can still claim tax relief on bicycle purchases as a business expense if the bike is used wholly and exclusively for business purposes, providing an alternative route to reduce cycling costs through legitimate HMRC-approved deductions.

Last updated
July 23, 2025

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Can I claim using the cycle to work scheme?

Employers who purchase bicycles and safety equipment for loan to employees can benefit from treating the purchase as capital expenditure eligible for corporation tax relief. VAT can also be claimed back on the purchase unless you are registered on the VAT flat rate scheme.

The loan of bicycles and safety equipment under the cycle to work scheme removes any tax charge to the employee that would usually arise on a taxable benefit.

Employers who purchase bicycles and safety equipment for loan to employees can benefit from treating the purchase as capital expenditure eligible for corporation tax relief. VAT can also be claimed back on the purchase unless you are registered on the VAT flat rate scheme.

The loan of bicycles and safety equipment under the cycle to work scheme removes any tax charge to the employee that would usually arise on a taxable benefit.

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