All articles by Neil Kennett

Consistency across borders

By focusing on service similarities rather than differences the large leasing companies are successfully growing pan-European fleet operations despite fiscal rules varying widely from country to country. While operational considerations differ in terms of the ways in which leases are positioned from a tax perspective, the methods by which drivers are taxed, and instances when VAT can or cannot be reclaimed, there are many common factors, such as fuel and maintenance costs and techniques to manage vehicle depreciation, which are essential components of all company car supply agreements regardless of geography.