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Finance Options

CONTRACT HIRE

The most popular for VAT-registered and non VAT-registered companies that want minimum outlay and maximum control of costs, especially when the maintenance and relief vehicle options are included. With this VAT-beneficial financing package, one regular payment covers all risks, including costs of depreciation and disposal, for an agreed period of time and mileage. Road Fund Licence is included, but roadside rescue, maintenance and relief vehicle provision are options that can be added and changed to the monthly rental.

The Benefits of Contract Hire:

  • Up to 100% tax deductible depending on cost of vehicle
  • Low initial outlay
  • Flexible contracts
  • No residual risks
  • No disposal issues
  • Optional relief vehicle whilst yours is off the road
  • Capital not tied up in a depreciating asset
  • Off-balance sheet borrowing/accounting
  • Fixed cost and optional maintenance
  • VAT on rentals reclaimable
  • Road Fund Licence included for the full contract length


FINANCE LEASE

Ideal for VAT-registered companies who want to handle the administration of their vehicles, and have the asset shown on their balance sheet. A VAT-beneficial option where the hirer can choose to pay the entire cost over the agreed lease period, plus an interest charge, or pay lower monthly rentals during the lease period with a final payment based on the anticipated resale value of the vehicle.

The benefits of Finance Lease are:

  • Ownership at the end of the contract
  • Fixed monthly costs
  • Flexible contracts
  • Low initial outlay
  • Business capital not tied up in a depreciating asset
  • VAT on rentals reclaimable
  • Road Fund Licence included for the full contract length


CONTRACT PURCHASE

For companies with high-value cars who would like the option to purchase the vehicles, but don’t want any depreciation risks. The customer acquires the vehicle by paying fixed monthly instalments with the asset being shown on the company balance sheet, and can either retain ownership at the end of the contract or hand the vehicle back.

The benefits of Contract Purchase:

  • Low initial outlay
  • Eventual ownership
  • No residual risk
  • Interest charges reclaimable against tax
  • More capital to invest in your business
  • Flexible contract
  • Optional final payment
  • Rentals allowable against tax
  • Writing down allowance
  • Fixed monthly costs
  • No disposal problem
  • Optional maintenance package
  • Optional relief vehicle
  • Road Fund Licence included for the full contract length


LEASE PURCHASE

For non-VAT-registered companies that want eventual ownership of the vehicle. A funding agreement where the company acquires ownership when all payments, including the purchase payment have been made.  Part of the capital cost of the vehicle payment may be deferred into a Balloon Payment at the end of the agreement, which equates to the anticipated market value of the vehicle at the end of the agreed leasing period.

The benefits of Lease Purchase:

  • Fixed monthly cost
  • Ownership at the end of the lease
  • Flexible contract
  • Balloon payment
  • Low initial outlay
  • Business capital not tied up in a depreciating asset
  • Finance not subject to VAT
  • Interest reclaimable against VAT
  • Writing down allowance
  • Road Fund Licence included for the full contract length


SALE AND LEASEBACK

For companies wishing to retain the use of their vehicles, yet generate capital from their sale, whilst transferring to a VAT-beneficial funding method. If a company currently owns it’s vehicles, this option means the finance company will purchase the vehicles for an agreed price and lease them back using either Contract Hire or Finance Lease, according to customer preference. Turning company cars into company cash! 

The benefits of Sale and Leaseback:

  • Road Fund Licence included for the full contract length
  • Release the equity tied up in your existing fleet
  • Negates the residual risk
  • Moves the fleet off the balance sheet


PERSONAL CONTRACT HIRE

Personal Contract Hire delivers all the benefits of a company car to the private individual. Personal Contract Hire gives the user a fixed monthly rental for a fixed contract term. At the end of the contract term you hand the car back to the finance company, with no need to sell the vehicle privately or worry about it’s value.

The benefits of Personal Contract Hire:

  • Low initial outlay
  • Flexible deposit
  • Choice of rental period
  • No final payment
  • Optional maintenance contract
  • Fixed monthly rentals
  • No disposal problem
  • Optional relief vehicle
  • Road Fund Licence included for the full contract length
  • No residual risk


PERSONAL CONTRACT PURCHASE

For private individuals who want a hassle free and cost effective way to finance and maintain a vehicle. Consultation and assessment of your requirements may reveal that personal leasing is the ideal financing solution for you business and personal needs. The finance company allows you to enjoy significant tax advantages and a choice of a new or nearly new vehicle every 2 or 3 years in return for a fixed monthly charge that is easy to budget for, as well as an all-inclusive (optional) maintenance and breakdown service. 

The benefits of Personal Contract Purchase:

  • Optional ownership
  • Flexible deposit
  • Optional maintenance contract
  • Fixed monthly payments
  • Optional relief vehicle
  • Optional final payment
  • Low initial outlay
  • Road Fund Licence included for the full contract length


HIRE PURCHASE

You enter into an agreement over a fixed period at a fixed instalment. Upon payment of the final instalment the vehicle becomes yours. A balloon payment can be incorporated as can low deposits.

The benefits of Hire Purchase:

  • An alternative funding line to bank overdrafts
  • Ownership at the end of the contract
  • Low initial outlay
  • Flexible contract
  • Interest reclaimable against tax
  • Writing down allowance
  • Balloon payment
  • Fixed monthly payments
  • Business capital not tied up in a depreciating asset
Road Fund Licence included for the full contract length

Company Car Taxation Guide

CAR TAXATION

Tax liabilities can vary according to your personal circumstances. For more detail you can contact The Inland Revenue Contact Centre on 0845 300 3939, or visit their web site at http://www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk

CO2 emissions in grams/kilometre Percentage of car's
price to be taxed
2002/03 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06  
165 155 145 140 15*
170 160 150 145 16*
175  165 155 150 17*
180 170 160 155 18*
185 175 165 160 19*
190 180 170 165 20*
195 185 175 170 21*
200 190 180 175 22*
205 195 185 180 23*
210 200 190 185 24*
215 205 195 190 25*
220 210 200 195 26*
225 215 205 200 27*
230 220 210 205 28*
235 225 215 210 29*
240 230 220 215 30*
245 235 225 220 31*
250 240 230 225 32*
255 245 235 230 33**
260 250 240 235 34***
265 255 245 240 35****
 

Diesel Supplements

* add 1% if car solely runs on diesel
** add 2% if car solely runs on diesel
*** add 3% if car solely runs on diesel

**** maximum charge so no diesel supplement

The diesel supplement is waived if the car achieved Euro 4 emissions status.