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Why It Makes Sense To Lease
Saves Working Capital
If you buy the equipment outright the capital invested, in effect, becomes tied up in a
depreciating asset. This means it cannot be used for other projects. Leasing equipment allows
you to save resources for other purposes such as new business opportunities, responding to
unexpected problems, or investment in product development or marketing.
Easier Budgeting
Payments made throughout your lease arrangement are not affected by changes in interest
rates. So, unlike a bank loan or overdraft, you can accurately plan for lease payments in
advance. This helps simplify the budgeting process.
Tax Efficient
If you pay corporation tax, leasing can be particularly attractive. Leasing payments may be
deducted from taxable profits, which reduces the net cost of leasing the equipment.
Upgrade Options
Leasing allows your business to keep up with changes in technology and respond to any industry
or competitive pressures. Your original installation can be altered, either during or at the end
of the lease, to accommodate unforeseen changes.
100% Financing
A deposit need not be a prerequisite to the leasing arrangement. You simply make regular
payments throughout the life of the agreement.
Future Credit Line
If you lease the equipment then existing credit lines, such as arrangements with the bank,
remain intact. This gives you the additional flexibility to use these arrangements if necessary in
the future.
Regular Payments
When you lease, you make a series of regular (usually quarterly) payments instead of a large
capital outlay. Leasing payments are usually spread over a period of 3 to 5 years.

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