Per diems for meals in 2026: This will change for trips abroad – domestic travel remains unchanged

New remuneration in kind values from 2026

In addition to the flat rates, the non-cash benefits values for meals and accommodation were adjusted as of 01.01.2026. They are relevant if the employer provides meals or overnight stays free of charge or at a reduced rate and affect the wage tax and social security assessment.

These values occur in particular with:

• Breakfast served at the hotel
• Corporate events
• Training and business trips

for use.

Spesenfuchs takes into account the 2026 lump sums and non-cash remuneration values

Spesenfuchs ensures that all per diems for meals and benefits in kind are correctly taken into account from 2026. Changes to trips abroad, reductions to meals provided and the unchanged domestic per diems are automatically included in the travel expense report.

Companies benefit from this:

• Legally compliant billing
• less manual effort
• clear traceability for accounting and tax consultancy