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    Lease

    What is Lease?

    A lease is a contract in which a lessor (owner) grants a lessee (user) the privilege of utilising an asset, e.g., propertyautomobiles, or machinery, overspecified period for periodic rent/ remuneration. The lease sets forth the terms, conditions, terms of payment, and obligations of both parties.

    Types Of Leases

    • Operating Lease: A temporary lease in which ownership is not transferred, and the lessee returns the asset at the end of the lease period.
    • Finance Lease (Capital Lease): Long-term lease in which the lessee obtains most ownership rights and can buy the asset at lease termination.
    • Gross Lease: The lessor covers all the property expenses, and the lessee pays a fixed rent.
    • Net Lease: The lessee pays rent and other fees like maintenance, insurance, or taxes.
    • Sale and Leaseback: Selling an asset and leasing it back keeps utilisation constant while freeing capital.

    How Do Leases Work?

    A lease is started with an agreement that defines lease length, payment terms, and conditions. A lessee pays recurring amounts and complies with the agreed-upon terms of useWhen the lease is overaccording to the conditions, the lease can return the asset, renew the lease, or buy the asset.

    Advantages Of Leasing

    • Lower Upfront Costs: Leases are less upfront capital than when you buy.
    • Flexibility: Simpler to change or enhance, especially in equipment and property.
    • Tax advantages: Payments under a lease are tax-deductible by firms.
    • Fixed Payments: Predictable expenses make budgeting easier. 
    • Access to High-Value Assets: Lessee grant access to costly assets without the complete ownership weight.

    Key Takeaways

    A lease is a legal arrangement enabling asset utilisation for a specified duration with payments. It is flexible, saves costs, and provides operating, finance, and net lease ownership options. Leases entail financial advantages, fixed costs, and access to high-value assets at low initial outlays.

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