The Association’s aim is to disseminate, promote, expand and develop the concept of leasing in Greece, to investigate and solve problems of interest to its members as well as to represent its members in Greece and in other countries.
WHAT IS FINANCED
Real Estate
Vehicles
Equipment
Aircraft
MAIN BENEFITS
Modern Financing tool for the acquisition of fixed assets
Maintenance of Liquidity
Payment Flexibility
Lower financing costs
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Our Members
1990
Establishment of the Association
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Main Forms of Leasing
What is Leasing?
Leasing is an international term meaning the transfer of the right to use a fixed asset from a lessor (owner) to a lessee (user) for a certain “fee” for a specific period of time in the form of a lease.
MAIN FORMS OF LEASING
Financial Leasing
Sale and Lease Back
Vendor Leasing
Syndicated Leasing
ADVANTAGES FOR LESSEE
Financing the total value of the investment
Increase in liquidity
Business protection
Flexibility in the payment schedule
Tax deduction of all rentals
Link to Development and Other Financing Programs (subject to Development Law)
ADVANTAGES FOR THE LESSOR
Leasing is a regular term loan (IAS) with more collateral. Therefore the lease carries less risk to the financial institution (lessor) than the bank lending to the financial institution (lender)
Leasing as a new product expands the bank’s customer base and offers additional business opportunities.