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3. Business Finance

Because we understand that no two businesses are the same, Nissan Business Finance offers a wide range of finance packages to suit the specific needs of every type and size of business.

INTRODUCTION
2. BUSINESS LEASING

1. BUSINESS PURCHASE
3. CONTRACT HIRE
INTRODUCTION

A finance package to suit your business needs

Whether you are a small start-up business or a large established company, when it comes to choosing a vehicle finance package the options seem endless. What's more, as your business changes, so do your financing requirements which often only adds to the complexity of choosing the right vehicle for your business.

The three key business finance options available are Contract Hire, Business Leasing and Business Purchase.

Please click on the thumbnail to enlarge the decision tree which may help you identify the most suitable finance package for your business. If you require assistance in selecting the best product for you, your Nissan dealer will be more than pleased to help.
 
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1. BUSINESS PURCHASE

Sometimes known as Lease Purchase, this product is based on the traditional form of financing, Hire Purchase.

How it works

  • You pay an initial sum in advance then pay for your vehicle over a pre-agreed period in fixed monthly instalments.
  • To reduce the monthly payment, you can defer a proportion of the purchase price to the end of the agreement. This amount is known as the final (balloon) payment.

Benefits include:

  • Fixed monthly payments.
  • Option to defer a lump sum to reduce the monthly payments.
  • Writing down allowance available.
  • VAT paid in advance on Light Commercial Vehicles.
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2. BUSINESS LEASING

Often referred to as Finance Lease where the end user shares in the risks and rewards of ownership.

How it works

  • You make an initial payment then pay a fixed number of rentals over the remaining period of the agreement.
  • To reduce the monthly payment you can defer a lump sum to the end of the agreement. This amount is known as the final (balloon) payment.
  • At the end of the agreement you can either sell the vehicle on behalf of Nissan Finance and receive a share of the sales proceeds (called a rental rebate) or;
  • You can extend the agreement into a 'secondary' period of rental for a nominal annual fee.

Benefits include:

  • Fixed monthly payments.
  • Option to extend agreement into a 'secondary' period for a nominal annual fee.
  • Option to defer a lump sum to reduce the monthly rentals.
  • Dispose of the vehicle on our behalf and any balance beyond what is owed to Nissan Finance is your rental rebate.
  • VAT may be recoverable on rentals.
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3. CONTRACT HIRE
Contract Hire is the way to operate a vehicle fleet. It removes much of the financial uncertainty and the administrative burden, leaving you free to concentrate on running your business.

How it works
  • You make an initial payment, followed by a fixed number of rental payments over the remaining period of the agreement.
  • At the end of the agreement you hand back the vehicle and there is nothing more to pay (subject to mileage and condition).
Benefits include:
  • Fixed monthly rentals for ease of budgeting
  • Reduced motoring costs - our purchasing power means volume savings are passed on to our customers
  • Comprehensive servicing and maintenance package (optional)
  • Accelerated taxation relief and VAT benefits
  • Low initial payment, releasing cash that could be invested in other parts of your business
  • No depreciation risk
  • Hassle-free disposal of the vehicle

 

PRODUCT COMPARISON

Please see the table below for a comparison of the benefits of all our Business Finance products.

All Nissan Business Finance products can be tailored to meet your individual business requirements. Before making a final decision, we recommend you visit your local Nissan dealership where our trained sales staff can discuss your fleet finance requirements in more detail.

 
Contract Hire
Business Leasing
Business Purchase
Eventual Ownership
No
No
Yes
Extra Line of credit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Low initial deposit
Yes
Yes
Yes
Deferred lump sum (balloon)
n/a
Optional
Optional
Fixed interest rate
Yes
Yes
Yes
Interest allowable against tax
n/a
n/a
Yes
Rentals allowable against tax
Yes*
Yes*
No
Writing down allowance available
No
No
Yes
VAT charged on rentals
Yes
Yes
No
VAT reclaimable on rentals
Yes**
Yes**
No
Appears on Balance Sheet
No
Yes
Yes
Maintenance included
Optional
No
No
Road fund licence included
Yes
No
No
Responsibility for disposal
No
Optional
Yes
Depreciation risk
No
Yes
Yes

* Where the cost of the vehicle is more than £12,000, a proportion is disallowed in line with the Half the Excess rule.

(Net Vehicle Price -£12,000/2 x Net Vehicle Price) x 100 = % of rental allowable for tax purposes

** VAT Registered businesses only. Only 50% of the VAT on the finance is reclaimable and 100% of the maintenance VAT can be claimed.

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