Takeover of the Company Bike by the Employer at the End of the Leasing Period

At the end of the leasing period, not only the employee but also the employer can take over the company bike. This is an option for companies that wish to continue using the bike or use it as a company bike.

The takeover by the employer takes place after the expiry of the leasing contract and is handled directly through the Bikeleasing service. The employer is the lessee and can apply for the takeover at a fixed residual value.

Step-by-Step Guide to Takeover

1. Make the takeover decision
   • The employer checks whether the bike should be taken into company ownership.
2. Contact Bikeleasing
   • Send an email with the relevant contract number to:
     leasingende@bikeleasing.at
3. Provide information
   • Contract number of the individual leasing contract
   • Billing address of the company
   • Bank account details for SEPA direct debit
4. Completion of the takeover
   • After the contract ends, the takeover price will be automatically debited from the company account.

Costs and Tax Aspects

• Residual value for company bikes:
  • 5% of the gross purchase price for a 48-month term
  • 10% of the gross purchase price for a 36-month term
• Tax treatment:
  • The employer takes over the bike at a price not subject to final taxation into company ownership.
  • Further tax details should be clarified with the tax advisor.

FAQ / Additional Notes

• Can the takeover by the employer be requested retrospectively?
  Yes, as long as the contract has not been fully completed.
• Is installment payment available for the takeover price?
  No, the amount will be collected once by SEPA direct debit.

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