Reviews from those already using a company bike.
● Since 1 January 2019, self-employed persons no longer have to pay tax on the private use of company bikes (bikes and pedelecs). Only the VAT on the private withdrawal share is to be taken into account/paid.
● Since S-pedelecs are legally classified as motor vehicles, they are treated the same as electric cars for tax purposes. Since 01.01.2019, the 0.25% regulation for taxation for private use and an additional 0.03% of the quartered assessment basis, rounded down to a full € 100, times one way (km) home/work must also be taxed here.
● The leasing instalments and running costs of a company bike are business expenses and are tax deductible.
● Self-employed persons who are entitled to input tax deduction can also deduct the sales tax from the leasing instalments that is included in the instalments.
● Moreover, self-employed persons can still claim a lump sum of 0.30 euro/kilometre for the one-way commute to the place of work on their tax return.
● How high is my individual tax benefit? This depends on the turnover and, of course, the respective individual tax rate, regardless of the type of bike chosen. We recommend that you always contact your tax advisor to calculate your individual savings.
● Would you like to purchase the bike at the end of the agreement? Whether a company or as a private individual – just let us know! We will be happy to make you an attractive offer approx. 4-6 weeks before the regular end of the agreement.
● Want to stop using the bike? Simply return it to us via one of our more than 3,000 Lease a Bike dealers.
Claims can easily be submitted by the specialist dealer via our portal.
● The "Damage & Theft" button in the menu takes the specialist dealer to the online form.
● This online form makes it easy to submit the claim electronically.
● The insurance company will review the claim and give the dealer approval for the costs to be covered by us.
● Reimbursement of the costs to the specialist dealer will be made directly via us after receipt of the invoice.
Note: In order to guarantee rapid processing of the claim, it is submitted exclusively by the specialist dealer.
Every Lease a Bike company bike receives an obligatory all-round protection package with an individually selected annual wear budget. All necessary repairs to restore operational safety as well as repairs due to wear and tear are charged to this account. The following wear parts, among others, are taken into account.
● Tyres
● Inner tube
● Brake pads
● Brake discs
● Chain
● Cogset / sprocket
● Pinion
● Chainring
● Bottom bracket
● Light sources
● Brake and shift cables
Reports can easily be submitted by the specialist dealer via our portal.
● The "Service & Maintenance" button in the menu takes the specialist dealer to the online form.
● This online form makes it easy to submit the report electronically.
● We will review the claim and give the dealer approval that the costs to be covered.
● The reimbursement of the costs to the specialist dealer with settlement via the available budget within the scope of the all-round protection takes place directly after receipt of the invoice.
Note: In order to guarantee rapid processing of the claim, it is submitted exclusively by the specialist dealer.
Reports can easily be submitted by the specialist dealer via our portal.
● The "Damage & Theft" button in the menu takes the specialist dealer to the online form.
● This online form makes it easy to submit the theft report electronically.
● The specialist dealer receives approval and confirmation of cost coverage after inspection and confirmation of compensation by the insurance company.
● A selection/coordination with availability of a bike of the same type and quality can be made between the specialist dealer and the user until approval.
● The invoicing of the new bike and also the payment is done by us.
● The handover of the new bike requires prior, final approval by us.
Note on exchanging objects in the event of theft within the existing agreement with a bike of the same type and quality. The new bike only has to have the same purchase value, including accessories, as the stolen bicycle.
In order to guarantee rapid processing of the theft report, it is submitted exclusively by the specialist dealer.
Damage coverage
Our damage coverage includes all sudden and unforeseeable damage to or destruction of the leased property, such as by:
• Theft, burglary or robbery
• Operating errors
• Minor negligence
• Accidental damage
• Vandalism
• Defects in design, material or workmanship
• Overvoltage, induction or implosion
• Storm, frost, ice drift, earthquake or flooding
• Damage to engine or battery
Mobility guarantee
In the event of a damage claim, the following coverage will apply (up to € 200 per year) in order to to guarantee mobility:
• Costs for return transport to the point of issue in the event of loss of operational safety up to € 100
• Costs for a rental bicycle from the 2nd day. Max. € 20 per day, max. € 100 per loss event
Maintenance package
The employee chooses between the Basic, Standard or Premium package depending on the selected bike and usage. Each package contains an annual budget. This is used to pay for repairs that make the bike safe to use (again) as well as for any wear and tear during the period of use.
Even tire damage, as this is of course not a damage event in the sense of an insurance-related damage, is settled using the individual annual wear budget.
The budget per package is:
• Basic: € 75 per year
• Standard: € 150 per year
• Premium: € 200 per year
The Basic and Standard packages also cover the required UVV check per year. The Premium package includes a premium UVV check with extended scope of services outside of the required visual inspection. The costs for this are also settled via the allocated budget.
The company bike must be locked with, but not connected to, a commercially available brand-name lock, unless it is physically located in an enclosed area. Protection is provided 24/7. Damage/theft reports are to be made directly to us using a form. In the event of theft, a police report is mandatory (File number). Your employer as lessee must also be informed immediately in the event of a claim. You can fill out this notification of claim form on your own or together with your specialist dealer, who will be happy to assist you.
The statutory warranty is two years. After expiry of this period, damage e.g. to the drive or battery on pedelecs/e-bikes continues to be covered by our all-round cover during the term. Warranty and guarantee claims are always handled directly by the Lease a Bike dealer from whom the company bike was purchased.
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