Short-term business lease

With a business short-term lease, you can drive a professional vehicle for as little as one month, without a long-term contract or a significant upfront investment. You pay a single, fixed monthly fee that includes maintenance, tires, repairs, comprehensive (all-risk) insurance, road tax, roadside assistance, and a replacement vehicle. Fueling and/or charging is all you need to handle yourself. Ideal for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and businesses looking for flexibility in managing their fleet.

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KIA New Picanto
Kia New Picanto
Cruise Control
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
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€ 349

excl. VAT
Price based on 36 months & 5,000 km/year
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Ford New Focus Wagon
Ford New Focus Wagon
Standard with navigation
Cruise Control
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€ 529

excl. VAT
Price based on 48 months & 5,000 km/year
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Skoda Elroq
Skoda Elroq
Up to 429 km range (WLTP)
Adaptive Cruise Control
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€ 609

excl. VAT
Price based on 60 months & 5,000 km/year
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Ford New Kuga
Ford New Kuga
Standard with navigation
Plug-In Hybrid
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€ 649

excl. VAT
Price based on 60 months & 5,000 km/year
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BMW New 1 Series
BMW New 1 serie
Dynamic appearance
Optional with M package
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€ 649

excl. VAT
Price based on 60 months & 5,000 km/year
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Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
Up to 455 km range (WLTP)
220 kW/299 hp max. power
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€ 669

excl. VAT
Price based on 60 months & 5,000 km/year
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Audi A3 Sportback
Audi A3 Sportback
Standard with automatic transmission
Available in various trim levels
from

€ 709

excl. VAT
Price based on 36 months & 5,000 km/year
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Peugeot 308 Berline
Peugeot 308 Berline
Plug-In Hybrid
Standard with automatic transmission
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€ 715

excl. VAT
Price based on 60 months & 5,000 km/year
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Lynk & Co New 01 shortlease
Lynk & Co New 01
PHEV with up to 75 km electric range
Standard with automatic transmission
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€ 719

excl. VAT
Price based on 60 months & 5,000 km/year
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Skoda Superb Combi
Skoda Superb Combi
First Edition trim
Plug-In Hybrid
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€ 849

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Price based on 48 months & 5,000 km/year
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What are the advantages of short-term business leasing with VWP?

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Maximum flexibility
You benefit from a notice period of only five business days after the agreed term has expired. As a result, you are never tied to a long-term contract and the duration of use is easy to adjust to your needs.
Fast acceptance without annual figures
Thanks to our instant acceptance based on external data, you can lease a car immediately without having to provide complete annual figures. This is naturally ideal for startups and freelancers.
Carefree and transparent
You pay a fixed monthly amount that includes all costs such as maintenance, repairs, tires, all-risk insurance, road tax, and roadside assistance, giving you one clear expense item.
No financial risk or investment
You retain your liquid assets for your own business operations because you do not make a large upfront investment and bear no risk regarding the vehicle's residual value.

How does business short-term leasing work at VWP?

  1. Choose your car from our business selection. All prices are exclusive of VAT.
  2. Request a non-binding quote with the desired term and mileage.
  3. Sign the agreement. We will immediately start the instant acceptance process.
  4. Start driving. The car will be delivered, often within 24 hours after approval.

Do you need multiple cars for your fleet or are you looking for a specific commercial vehicle? Contact us directly, and we will provide a tailored proposal.

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When is a business short-term lease the right choice?

Business short-term lease is a logical choice if you find flexibility more important than the lowest monthly price over five years. A few situations where our customers choose short-term lease:

  • New staff who need to be able to drive immediately. You've hired someone who starts next week. A regular lease car has a delivery time of months. With short-term lease, the new employee is driving within 24 hours.
  • Bridging until an ordered vehicle is delivered. You've ordered a car, but delivery time is delayed. Instead of months without transport, you'll be in a temporary car by the next day.
  • Pilot with electric driving. Considering electrifying your fleet? Short-term lease a Tesla Model Y, Skoda Elroq, or Polestar for a few months and test first if electric fits your business before signing a multi-year contract.
  • Temporary projects or interim assignments. A project of three, six, or nine months. A regular lease ties you down for 48 or 60 months. Short-term lease moves with the project duration.
  • Seasonal activities. Scale up your fleet during busy periods and as soon as the peak is over, avoid high costs.
  • Startups and growing businesses. No annual figures available yet or is the business growing fast? With short-term lease, you don't have to enter into a multi-year commitment.

Are you also curious about our private options? Then take a look at us ervaringen. Ben je ook benieuwd naar onze particuliere opties? Neem dan een kijkje naar ons shortlease private info page or the current shortlease private offer.

Business short-term lease and the tax side

Business short-term lease is fiscally treated largely as regular operational lease. The main points:

  • VAT: The VAT on the monthly installments can be deducted as input tax, depending on the extent of business use. For private use, a correction applies.
  • Deductibility: The monthly lease costs are deductible from profits as business expenses.
  • Taxable benefit (Bijtelling): If you use the car for more than 500 kilometers per year privately, a taxable benefit applies. Different percentages apply for electric cars than for fuel cars. Read more about how taxable benefit works at VWP.
  • Balance sheet: In most cases, short-term lease is not included on the balance sheet, which keeps your working capital intact.

This is a general explanation. For your specific situation, we recommend contacting your accountant or tax advisor.

Business shortlease compared to other lease options

Vergelijking shortlease zakelijk - VWP (NL + EN)
Aspect Shortlease zakelijk Operational lease Financial lease Koop Autohuur Private lease
Minimale looptijd Vanaf 1 maand 36-72 mnd 24-72 mnd n.v.t. Vanaf 1 dag 12-60 mnd
Tussentijds stoppen Ja, maandelijks opzegbaar Nee / boete Nee n.v.t. Ja Nee / boete
Investering vooraf Geen (alleen borg) Geen Aanbetaling Volledig Geen Geen
Onderhoud & verzekering inbegrepen Ja Ja Nee Nee Deels Ja
Auto op balans Nee Meestal niet Ja Ja Nee Nee
BKR-registratie Nee Nee Meestal niet (zakelijk) Bij financiering Nee Ja
Fiscale impact fossiel (2027) Flexibel, snel naar EV Vast voor looptijd Vast voor looptijd Eigen keuze Flexibel n.v.t.
Geschikt voor Wisselende of tijdelijke behoefte Stabiele langetermijnbehoefte Eigenaar worden Lange termijn, eigendom Losse dagen Particulier gebruik

Let op de pseudo-eindheffing vanaf 2027

Vanaf 1 januari 2027 betaal je als werkgever 12% extra belasting per jaar over de cataloguswaarde van elke fossiele of hybride auto die je voor het eerst ter beschikking stelt aan een medewerker die de auto ook prive gebruikt. Woon-werkverkeer telt daarbij als privegebruik. Bij een cataloguswaarde van € 45.000 gaat het om ruim € 5.000 per jaar, en die kosten mag je niet doorberekenen aan je medewerker. Zzp'ers met een eenmanszaak vallen erbuiten.

Wie kiest voor elektrisch voorkomt de heffing volledig. Met shortlease rijd je nu al kort elektrisch om te ervaren of het bij je past, zonder dat je vastzit aan een langlopend contract. Zo houd je je opties open terwijl de regels rond fossiele auto's strenger worden.

Dit is de stand van zaken in juni 2026 en kan nog wijzigen.

Looptijden en voorwaarden zijn indicatief en kunnen per situatie verschillen. Controleer ze tegen de actuele VWP-condities.

Aspect Business shortlease Operational lease Financial lease Purchase Car rental Private lease
Minimum term From 1 month 36-72 mo 24-72 mo n/a From 1 day 12-60 mo
Cancel early Yes, cancellable monthly No / penalty No n/a Yes No / penalty
Upfront investment None (deposit only) None Down payment Full None None
Maintenance & insurance included Yes Yes No No Partly Yes
Car on balance sheet No Usually not Yes Yes No No
BKR credit registration No No Usually not (business) If financed No Yes
Tax impact fossil fuel (2027) Flexible, quick switch to EV Fixed for the term Fixed for the term Your own choice Flexible n/a
Best suited for Changing or temporary needs Stable long-term needs Becoming the owner Long term, ownership Single days Private use

Note the new employer levy on fossil-fuel cars (2027)

From 1 January 2027, employers pay an extra 12% levy per year on the list price of every fossil-fuel or hybrid car they make available to an employee who also uses it privately. Commuting counts as private use. For a list price of € 45,000 that comes to over € 5,000 per year, and you may not pass this cost on to your employee. Sole proprietors (eenmanszaak) are exempt.

Choosing electric avoids the levy entirely. With shortlease you can drive electric short-term to find out whether it suits you, without being tied to a long-term contract. That keeps your options open as the rules around fossil-fuel cars tighten.

This reflects the situation as of June 2026 and is subject to change.

Terms and conditions are indicative and may vary per situation. Please check them against current VWP conditions.

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Short-term business leasing at VWP Shortlease

With VWP Shortlease business, you can drive carefree, cheaply and flexibly. You benefit from clear terms and fast delivery, often within 24 hours. Maintenance, repairs, insurance and roadside assistance are included as standard, so you will never face unexpected costs.

Our offerings consists of a wide selection of representative cars, directly from our own stock. This way, you will always find a model that suits your company and image. Do you want to know more or receive an informal offer right away? Take contact with us. Our advisors are happy to think along with you.

Frequently asked questions about short-term business leases

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For whom is business short-term lease suitable?

For entrepreneurs, freelancers, startups without annual figures, companies with temporary project needs, growing organizations that want to expand their fleet quickly and flexibly, and companies that want to do a pilot with, for example, electric driving.

What does business short-term lease cost on average?

Our rates start around € 295 per month excluding VAT for a compact car, increasing depending on model, term, and mileage. View the current selection for exact prices per car.

Do I need annual figures to lease for business?

No. VWP Shortlease works with an instant acceptance based on external data. Handy for startups, freelancers, and young companies.

Is business short-term lease deductible?

The lease costs are generally deductible as business expenses and the VAT is usually reclaimable. For your specific situation: consult with your accountant.

Which cars are available for business short-term lease?

At VWP Shortlease you can choose from a wide range of brands, such as Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Opel. In principle, every brand in the selection is suitable for business short-term lease.