You can normally claim writing down allowances on
the cash price of the asset(s) as shown in the agreement. The interest element
of your repayments is usually allowable against taxable profit.
Provided you are registered for VAT, you can
normally claim back the VAT payable on the purchase price of the asset(s).
(Special rules apply to company cars.)
Unless you have servicing and maintenance built into
your agreement, you are responsible for maintaining the asset(s) in good
condition. If you fit any replacement or additional parts to the asset(s), they
become our property until you take ownership of the asset(s).
Your are responsible for the asset(s) and for any
outstanding balance on the agreement. Comprehensive insurance, covering at
least the full replacement cost of the asset(s), is therefore vital.