Car Leasing Information
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**** |
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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. |
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