A treat for your team: the meal allowance as a flexible alternative to the company canteen.
The meal allowance is a form of support provided by employers that is specifically designed to reduce employees' meal costs. This form of benefit aims to make employees' everyday lives easier and strengthen their satisfaction and loyalty to the company.
The meal allowance makes a significant contribution to improving your employees' quality of life and at the same time strengthens their loyalty to your company. In addition, the meal allowance can be tax-privileged, allowing employers to benefit from lower non-wage labor costs.
According to the wage tax guidelines (LStR) R.8.1 paragraph 7 for the year 2025, the maximum allowance is €7.50 per working day for lunch and dinner. The non-cash benefit value is €4.40 per meal. The allowance may only be granted on working days and up to the actual price of the meal.
The meal allowance opens up numerous possibilities, from restaurant visits and canteen meals to grocery shopping for meals that can be eaten immediately. With flexible digital solutions, the meal allowance adapts perfectly to the needs of your employees and provides direct relief in everyday life.