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Business Car Finance

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Rates from 8.9% APR. Representative Example: Borrow £12,000 over 5 years with a £0 deposit. Representative 19.5% APR fixed rate. Monthly payment: £304.38. Option to purchase fee £10 payable. Total cost of credit: £6,272.80. Total amount repayable: £18,272.80.
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If you’re a business owner, sole trader or self-employed, you may be thinking about car finance for your business.

Business car finance lets you spread the cost of a vehicle for your company instead of paying for it all upfront. It can help protect your cash flow and might even bring tax benefits too.

At Car Finance 247, we make the process simple. We’ll search our panel of lenders to try and find tailored options that work for you, help with the paperwork, and give you your own account manager who’ll be on hand from start to finish.

What is business car finance?

Business car finance is a way for your company to pay for a vehicle without having to cover the full cost upfront. 

Each month, your business makes fixed payments, which could make it easier to budget and manage cash flow. This might be especially helpful if you’re a small business or a start-up and you need to keep money available for other expenses.

Who is business car finance for?

Many people need car finance for business purposes. Business car finance could be ideal for anyone who needs a vehicle for work and wants to get it through their business. This includes:

  • Business owners and directors who want to keep company and personal finances separate
  • Self-employed people who may need a car to get around for meetings or deliveries
  • Sole traders looking for a flexible way to fund a vehicle without paying lots up front
  • Growing companies that need to maintain or expand their fleet

If your business uses a car regularly, spreading the cost over manageable monthly payments could make it easier to plan your finances and help your cash flow.

Business car finance options explained

At Car Finance 247, we work with lenders who could offer two different types of business car finance: Business Hire Purchase (HP) and Business Personal Contract Purchase (PCP).

Business Hire Purchase (HP) – With HP, you pay a monthly amount over an agreed term, plus interest. Once the final payment is made, you own the car outright. This could be a good option if you want to own the vehicle at the end.

Business Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) – With PCP, you also pay monthly, plus interest. But at the end of the agreement, you choose to pay a final balloon payment to own the car, return the car, or trade it in for a new one. PCP offers flexible end of term options, but can be more expensive in the long run.

Both options help your business spread the cost of a vehicle. This makes budgeting easier and keeps cash available for other expenses.

How to apply for business car finance?

Step 1: Apply in your personal name

Start your application with us in your personal name. At the moment, we don’t have an online form specifically for business applications.

Step 2: Tell your account manager you want a business application

Once you’ve submitted your details and have been approved in principle, speak to your dedicated account manager and let them know that you’d like the finance to be in your business name instead.

Step 3: Provide your business details

Your account manager will then collect some further information about your business, which could include the registered name or number of employees.

Step 4: We’ll take it from there

Once we get your information, we’ll try and help you find car finance for business use. We work with many trusted lenders and will guide you through the next steps.

Is your business eligible?

Business car finance could be available to a wide range of businesses, providing certain criteria are met and you intend to use the vehicle for business purposes.

Whether you’re just starting out as a sole trader or running an already established limited company, business car finance could help you spread the cost of a car or van, subject to status.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of business car finance?

Here are some advantages of business car finance, and some potential downsides to consider when making your decision.

Business car finance advantages:

  • Spread the cost instead of paying upfront – Rather than buying a car outright, you pay in manageable monthly chunks, making budgeting easier for other business expenses.
  • Keep business and personal finances separate – Having the car in your business name helps separate your personal and business spending, which makes accounting simpler and clearer.
  • Possible tax benefits – Depending on the type of finance and how the car is used, your business may be able to claim tax relief on the monthly payments or VAT, which could reduce overall costs.

Potential business car finance disadvantages:

  • Monthly payments still affect cash flow – Even though payments are spread out, they’re still a regular cost your business must cover, so it’s important to budget carefully.
  • Ending an agreement early can cost you – Like any car finance deal, it’s really important to think ahead. If you need to end the finance deal before it ends, you could face early termination fees.
  • Mileage or condition rules may apply – Some PCP agreements set limits on how many miles the car can be driven or require it to be returned in good condition, which could mean extra costs if you don’t plan ahead or take care of the car.

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Business vs. personal car finance - what’s the difference?

Choosing between business and personal car finance depends on how the vehicle will be used and who will pay for it. Here’s what to consider:

  • Name on the agreement: Business finance is in your company’s name; personal finance is in yours.
  • Tax benefits: Business finance could offer tax relief and VAT recovery; personal finance doesn’t.
  • Use: Business finance is for work-related driving; personal finance is for everyday use.
  • Application: Business finance needs company details; personal finance could be quicker and simpler.

You may wish to opt for business finance if the car is mainly for work, and choose personal finance if it’s mostly for private use.

Why choose Car Finance 247 for business van finance?

Dedicated account manager – If provisionally approved, you’ll have a dedicated account manager, who will help you with everything from choosing your car to finding you the best business car finance deals for your circumstances.

Wide lender panel – We work with a large panel of trusted lenders across the UK, and we aim to to find the best deals for you.

Experience helping businesses – Many of our lenders accept applications from small business and self employed people, even if you need van finance with bad credit, subject to status.

No deposit options – If you’re a small business owner or sole trader and are struggling to save up for a lump sum, some of our lenders could offer no deposit car finance options.

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