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Particularly effective for high value, specialised assets and vehicles. The finance company builds in a residual value to reduce the rentals, thus helping cash flow and making 'off-balance sheet' funding possible.
Cars, commercial vehicles, plant and machinery, buses and coaches - in fact any asset where the finance company can support an appropriate residual value. Special rules apply to company cars.
Yes, subject to confirmation of the customer's auditors, they have the option to classify your lease as 'off balance sheet'.
As owners, the finance company claims the appropriate writing down allowances and these are reflected in the rentals. Customers should be able to offset the rentals against taxable profits, normally over the same period as their agreed depreciation policy.
Providing they are registered for VAT, they can normally claim the VAT payable on the rentals, special rules apply to company cars.
The customer is responsible for the asset and for any outstanding balance on the agreement. Comprehensive insurance, covering at least the full replacement cost of the asset is therefore vital.
Unless the customer has servicing and maintenance built into the agreement, they are responsible for maintaining the asset in good condition. If they fit any replacement or additional parts to the asset, they become the property of the finance company.
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