Asset finance is for the purchase of assets in exchange for a security interest in those assets. The most common kind of asset financing is to extend loans to purchase company cars, or income producing machinery, plant and equipment.
What are the benefits?
Security is usually the asset itself – preserving access to working capital credit lines.
No upfront deposit usually needed, which means you can use your working capital for other core business needs.
Equity – by taking equity in the equipment through a trade in or deposit you can reduce the amount funded and therefore the total interest paid.
Input tax credits and tax deductions – provided you are registered for GST, you should be entitled to claim an input tax credit for GST included in the price of the asset acquired. Furthermore, the interest you pay plus the depreciation of the asset should be tax deductible to the extent the asset is used in your business.
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