Company Bike Leasing in Austria

The history of "Company Bike Leasing in Austria" is a history full of misunderstandings. Although since the tax reform of January 1, 2020, company bike leasing in Austria is not only equally interesting for employers, employees, and self-employed individuals and company bicycles are now clearly deductible for VAT for the employer and thus absolutely cost-neutral, many users are still deterred by the supposed bureaucratic hurdles.

Thus, leasing for private customers is commonly considered expensive, and applications for mobility funding as well as terms like "salary conversion," "assessment basis," and "benefit in kind" sound complicated and deter ordinary people. Moreover, the quick back-of-the-envelope calculation (monthly rate * 48) + residual value compared to the discounted list price does not look particularly attractive.

These assumptions are incorrect, as in the case of company bike leasing, similar positive tax effects come into play for private individuals, which normally only business customers benefit from. Moreover, no additional costs arise - not even for the employer - and the "feared" processing can be comfortably managed through specialized partners. All in all, the private user can save up to 36% of the purchase costs in the best-case scenario - with installment payments over 48 months, mind you.

As mentioned several times before, bicycle and e-bike leasing can be up to 36% cheaper than buying privately. However, the respective monthly leasing rate is just as individual as the bicycle wish (brand, model, color, size) and depends not only on the purchase price, the all-round protection package, and the leasing duration but also on one's own monthly gross salary.

To give you a few practical examples, we have calculated three bikes from the MVC Radfabrik with the Lease-a-bike.at leasing calculator over 48 months, taking into account a gross monthly income of 3,000 euros as well as the all-round protection basic package.

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Calculation Example: E-Fully (E-Full Suspension Bike)

* The starter package includes a MET Crossover bicycle helmet and XLC accessories (chain oil, bell, mini pump, bicycle lock, water bottle, and multitool).
** The leasing price was calculated with a monthly gross salary of €3,000. The monthly leasing rate includes a wear and tear budget of €100 per year, theft and damage protection, as well as a mobility guarantee.

The E-Explorer LS is a step-through with electric assistance, fenders, and a rack designed for everyday mobility.

Sample Calculation: Trekking Bike

* The starter package includes a MET Crossover bicycle helmet and XLC accessories (chain oil, bell, mini pump, bicycle lock, water bottle, and multitool).
** The leasing price was calculated with a monthly gross salary of € 3,000,-. The monthly leasing rate includes a wear budget of € 100,- per year, theft and damage protection, as well as a mobility guarantee.

The Winora F.U.B. 2W is a Family Utility Bike with electric drive, transports a total weight of up to 200 kg maximum, and offers plenty of space and comfort for mom or dad and up to two kids. The comfortable box made of eco-friendly hard foam is shock-absorbing and equipped with side impact protection.

Sample Calculation: City Urban Bike

* The starter package includes a MET Crossover bicycle helmet and XLC accessories (chain oil, bell, mini pump, bicycle lock, water bottle, and multitool).
** The leasing price was calculated with a monthly gross salary of € 3,000,-. The monthly leasing rate includes a wear and tear budget of € 100,- per year, theft and damage protection, as well as a mobility guarantee.

How does the bike get to the employee or into the company?
The process is handled through MVC Radfabrik. All incurred costs are borne by the employee using the bike. There are no costs for the company! The fleet manager/bike officer or owner of the company decides which of their employees is eligible for a company bike. A usage contract is concluded with the employee regarding the monthly remuneration as well as scenarios for leaving the company, etc., and the costs are also borne by the employee, although support from the employer is possible. The duration of use can be freely chosen between 36 and 48 months, after which the bike can be purchased for a fixed residual value.

What is included in the MVC leasing models?
During the term, MVC Radfabrik takes care of maintaining the e-bike in good condition. Optionally, it can also be picked up, stored during the cold winter months, and prepared fresh for the new season. During the term, a wear and tear budget ranging from 100 to 300 euros per year, theft and damage protection, as well as a mobility guarantee are included. After the leasing period, the employee has the option to buy the e-bike for a small residual value.

How does the billing and invoicing work with the employee?
The agreed usage fee is directly deducted from the employee's monthly net salary - with one single condition: The employee must earn at least the lease rate as a collective contract overpayment, otherwise leasing is not possible!

Do you have any practical tips for motivated employees on how to convince their employer?
I would explain the approximate benefits to the boss (no cost risk, saving on payroll costs, win-win for both sides, etc.) and then get them in contact with us. If interested, the experts from MVC Radfabrik and our partners (Lease-a-Bike or Jobrad) will step in and create a tailor-made offer.

1. Convince Your Employer
Talk to your employer and send them the link to the Bikeboard story. For further detailed questions, MVC Radfabrik will support you and your employer in all matters related to e-bike & bicycle leasing.

2. Get in Touch with MVC Radfabrik
After your employer's consent, you can commission MVC Radfabrik with the service bike leasing for employees, which will take care of the paperwork for you.

3. Choose Your Desired Bike
Select your desired bike online or at MVC Radfabrik. In principle, any brand and any type of bicycle is possible.

4. Rock'n'Roll
You enter into a contract for the use of the bike with your employer. The term is 36 or 48 months. If desired, MVC Radfabrik offers you the service bike at the end of the contract period at a low cost.