What is import lease?

Are you looking for your dream car, but can't find it in the Netherlands? Then you can take a look abroad. You can very easily import a car and then lease it. This is also called import lease. Import leasing has many advantages , but it works slightly differently than when you lease a car in the Netherlands. Below we discuss all the ins and outs about import leasing.

Why import lease?

Many people find it attractive to import a car. The supply of cars is many times greater abroad than in the Netherlands. Just look at Germany: there you can choose from two million cars. That is the reason for most people to import a car from abroad. These cars are also often equipped with the latest technological gadgets and a luxurious version.

Financial advantages

In addition to the wide range and the appearance of the car, it also has a number of beneficial benefits for your wallet. For example, cars abroad are often a lot cheaper than in the Netherlands, especially the younger used ones. You will then notice this in the monthly lease amount.

You will also not be able to escape the BPM – tax on passenger cars and motorcycles. When importing a car, the BPM amount must always be calculated. This calculation takes into account, among other things, the year of manufacture of the car, the car make and the type of fuel the car runs on. The advantage of an imported car is that you only have to pay the remaining amount of the BPM. You do not have to pay BPM for the years in which the car was not driving in the Netherlands.

It is important to calculate your BPM in different ways, because this is often the decisive factor for importing the car. Therefore, take a good look at the amount of tax you have to pay. Moreover, there are a few cases in which you do not have to pay BPM at all. That is when you start using the import car as a company car or a taxi. The car must remain in the company for five years. Finally, you do not have to pay BPM if you drive around in a fully electric car.

Best import lease deals

It can therefore be very interesting to lease a car from abroad. The lease form ' financial lease ' is particularly attractive. Firstly, you are the direct economic owner of the car: this means that you can immediately be spotted on the road in your brand new car. And as an entrepreneur you benefit from tax benefits. Enough reasons to import a car! View the best import lease deals here.