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Contract hire finance


What is contract hire finance?

Contract Hire Finance is a method of acquiring and using a vehicle for a fixed monthly payment, with an agreed time and mileage where the risks of ownership remain with the lessor.. A full maintenance Contract Hire removes all the everyday problems associated with company cars including: sourcing and taxing the vehicle, carrying out all service, maintenance & repairs.

Never owns the vehicle
Bears no risk on interest rates, maintenance and residuals
Vehicles OFF balance sheet
Fixed cost, trouble free motoring
Customer pays total rental plus VAT

On finance element of rental 50% VAT recoverable if private use of vehicle on non-finance element


What is finance leasing?

If you need full use of a car for a minimum outlay, plus tax benefits, but do not want eventual ownership, then consider leasing. We can recover the VAT on the purchase price of any car to be leased, so the cost of financing one will be calculated on the VAT exclusive price. This reduces the cost of your monthly rentals. Leasing is also a very flexible option to choose because rentals can be paid monthly, quarterly, or annually throughout the lease period (normally between 2 to 4 years). Rentals can also be tailored to match your business's cash flow so, for example, you could incorporate a balloon payment. The car is classed as a company asset for balance sheet purposes during the agreement and the rentals can be offset against taxable profits.

The potential advantages of a finance lease

Rental plan to suit your cash flow

Vehicle sold at end of lease providing a rebate of rentals

Tax efficient - rentals offset against taxable profits

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