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This might be posted in the wrong place, but I'm looking for guidance on a company load-lugger.
I'm starting a new, additional, business, and want/need a vehicle capable of lugging about 500kg - so a payload of around 600kg, I guess.
I don't want a van, and I know that a vehicle with a total payload of 1000kg, such as a twin cab,can be classified as commercial, and I get the associated benefits whilst having a sensible 4 or 5 seater tool. I may work up to this, but I don't fancy anything quite that big yet.
So I'm looking at useful 4x4 with adequate payload - and I know they won't be classed as commercial. I'm happy with that, as I would use the vehicle for private purposes too, so don't expect a free ride as it were.
The question is, are there any taxation benefits, or options I can take advantage of, if I logo up the vehicle? I'm probably going to do that anyway, but just wondered if I get anything tangible in return.
I'm guessing not, as so far I've come across nothing relating to this on the HMRC site, but thought it worth asking of people that already are in such a situation.
Cheers, all.
I'm starting a new, additional, business, and want/need a vehicle capable of lugging about 500kg - so a payload of around 600kg, I guess.
I don't want a van, and I know that a vehicle with a total payload of 1000kg, such as a twin cab,can be classified as commercial, and I get the associated benefits whilst having a sensible 4 or 5 seater tool. I may work up to this, but I don't fancy anything quite that big yet.
So I'm looking at useful 4x4 with adequate payload - and I know they won't be classed as commercial. I'm happy with that, as I would use the vehicle for private purposes too, so don't expect a free ride as it were.
The question is, are there any taxation benefits, or options I can take advantage of, if I logo up the vehicle? I'm probably going to do that anyway, but just wondered if I get anything tangible in return.
I'm guessing not, as so far I've come across nothing relating to this on the HMRC site, but thought it worth asking of people that already are in such a situation.
Cheers, all.
plasticpig said:
Toaster Pilot said:
Dacia Duster Commercial
I imagine you could even fit rear seats. HMRC call it a van.
Not sure I would want to carry 500kg in a vehicle with a maximum payload of 550kg...I imagine you could even fit rear seats. HMRC call it a van.
OK Guys, thanks. Looks like the branding up of a non-commercial is no benefit.
The twin-cabs are on the list to look at, but (a) I'm more used to driving smaller vehicles, so it will have to be another purchase rather than a replacement for my daily hack, and (b) I'm finding it difficult to justify to myself the cost of a half decent example.
I do rather fancy a Ranger, nevertheless....
The twin-cabs are on the list to look at, but (a) I'm more used to driving smaller vehicles, so it will have to be another purchase rather than a replacement for my daily hack, and (b) I'm finding it difficult to justify to myself the cost of a half decent example.
I do rather fancy a Ranger, nevertheless....
What sort of dimensions is the load you are looking to carry?
What about a Ford Galaxy? Fold all the seats down and you have a van that can carry around 700kg+, then fold all the seats up for a practical family car. It'll drive better than a Defender too (as long as you don't intend going through fields or forests )
What about a Ford Galaxy? Fold all the seats down and you have a van that can carry around 700kg+, then fold all the seats up for a practical family car. It'll drive better than a Defender too (as long as you don't intend going through fields or forests )
hast2 said:
What about a Ford Galaxy? Fold all the seats down and you have a van that can carry around 700kg+, then fold all the seats up for a practical family car. It'll drive better than a Defender too (as long as you don't intend going through fields or forests )
Unfortunately, the Galaxy isn't classified as a commercial vehicle which I think is one of the OP's pre-requisites.Gassing Station | Business | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff