noun
at company's expense; company-paid
Indicates that the cost is borne by the company, not the individual. Often used in business contexts for expenses like meals, travel, or supplies.
この食事は会社持ちです。
This meal is on the company.
出張の交通費は会社持ちになる。
Travel expenses for the business trip will be covered by the company.
経費 refers to expenses in general, while 会社持ち specifically means the company pays.
Compound of 会社 (company) and 持ち (bearing costs, from 持つ 'to hold').