Leasing is the rental of equipment, transport or other property for a long period with the option to buy it out when the term of use ends.
The SME Corporation has launched new products for preferential leasing financing for small businesses. In 2025, entrepreneurs from the manufacturing and light industries will be able to receive at least 3 billion rubles at rates of 6 and 8% for new equipment.
Manufacturing enterprises have access to preferential leasing for amounts from 5 to 50 million rubles, the leasing term is from 13 to 36 months, and the advance payment is from 20% of the value of the leased item. The minimum value of the leased item is 3 million rubles.
For light industry enterprises, preferential leasing is available for amounts from 3 to 50 million rubles, the leasing term is also from 13 to 36 months, and the advance payment is from 20% of the cost of the leased item. At the same time, the minimum cost of the leased item is 0.5 million rubles.
To receive preferential leasing, enterprises must operate for more than two years, and the business income must not exceed 2 billion rubles.