Whatever your business strategies and objectives, in a dynamic professional environment, leasing just makes more sense than buying. Leasing gives financial flexibility, helps to meet changing technological needs quickly and easily, and may offer tax advantages.
Choose from Apple’s range of Professional Finance options:
Finance Lease
Finance Lease gives you the use of Mac systems for a pre-agreed cost and period of time, with 100% of the capital cost spread over the lease period.
Residual Lease
Residual lease is an easy and convenient way of keeping up-to-date with the latest technology, whilst keeping your costs to a minimum.
Professional Lease Features Comparison
| Apple Financial Services Finance Lease | Apple Financial Services Residual Lease | |
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| Who can benefit from Apple Financial Services product range? | Typically sole traders, partnerships, limited companies, PLCs and charities | Typically limited companies, PLCs and charities |
| What is the minimum order size? | £1,000 | £1,000 |
| What is the maximum order size? | There is no maximum | There is no maximum |
| What is the length of term? | 24 to 36 months | 24 to 36 months |
| Is a deposit required? | No. The first payment is due on the first day of the month after delivery | No. The first payment is due on the first day of the month after delivery |
| What is the equipment mix that can be financed? | 80% Hardware | 80% Hardware |
| What is the treatment with VAT? | VAT paid with rentals | VAT paid with rentals |
| What are the payment patterns? | Monthly, quarterly or annually | Monthly, quarterly or annually |
| How can I make my payments? | Direct Debit | Direct Debit |
| Is it an upgrade possible? | Yes — an upgrade option is available | Yes — an upgrade option is available |
| Is it possible to refresh technology? | Addition and equipment swap are possible | Yes |
| What are the options at the end of the lease? |
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| Will the leased equipment appear on the balance sheet? | On the balance sheet | Off the balance sheet |
