Hippo Vehicle Solutions Ltd - Business Finance
Contact Hire
The most popular choice 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 rental payment covers all risks, including costs
of depreciation and disposal, for an agreed period of time and mileage. 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 deductable depending on cost of vehicle
- Low initial outlay
- Flexible contracts
- No residual risk
- 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
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:
- 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
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 claimable 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
Lease Purchase
For non-VAT - registered companies and private individuals that want
eventual ownership of the vehicle. A funding agreement where the company or individual
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 tax
- Writing down allowance