A recumbent bike or trike may qualify for employer-supported bicycle leasing. Eligibility, costs and tax treatment depend on the employer, the bicycle and the contract. Compare the total cost with a direct purchase rather than relying on a fixed savings percentage.
Salary conversion and provision in addition to salary are different arrangements. Qualifying bicycles and ordinary pedelecs under salary conversion can benefit from the 0.25% valuation rule; provision in addition to the salary already owed may be tax-free. Different rules apply to S-pedelecs. See JobRad’s current explanation of company-bike taxation and confirm the treatment of your arrangement with your employer.
A purchase offer at the end of the lease and its price are not guaranteed. Do not assume a fixed takeover percentage or that every provider will cover any resulting tax. Check the actual offer and the provider’s current terms before deciding.
Check which insurance and maintenance services the leasing contract includes, along with exclusions, deductibles and obligations. For separate insurance, see Linexo bicycle insurance. Coverage depends on the selected policy; not all maintenance, damage or theft claims are automatically covered.
Compare the leasing offer with a direct purchase, including insurance, maintenance and any later purchase price. Other providers besides jobrad.org are businessbike.de, eurorad.de, Company Bike, mein-dienstrad.de or lease-a-bike.de.
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