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The new Mac I want to buy happens to have a 2-year 0% APR offer available. While I have the cash up-front, a free loan is not to be sniffed at but I have no idea how that would play in terms of company accounts.
A free loan is only good if it provides some benefit. What are the benefits to you tying yourself to a loan which has the risk of missed payments and other unforseen problems of just paying for it and getting on with it? (Genuine question as I might be missing something)
You would debit an asset account and then credit a loan account (may be called a non-current liability) with the cost of the laptop. When you make a payment, you credit the bank and debit the liability account. I would create a new liability account with the name of the lender so it's clear in the accounts but you could also have a generic account called 'Hire purchase' or some such too.
Something I've noticed on these things is that often the loan paperwork and the set up of the DD are separate things. So you may find it easier for it to be a personal loan on paper but the bank account be your LtdCo.
It's straight forward (though not quite as straight forward as paying in full up front!).
If you're a FreeAgent user, I'd suggest setting it up as a "Bill" for the whole cost. Then just allocate each bank transfer towards it as "Bill payment" and allocate towards that bill. If there's no interest this should be fine, no journals/manual adjustments required. The final payment should nicely clear off the bill. If your accountant's feeling geeky then at year end time they may split the amounts due in <1 year and >1 year.
It's straight forward (though not quite as straight forward as paying in full up front!).
If you're a FreeAgent user, I'd suggest setting it up as a "Bill" for the whole cost. Then just allocate each bank transfer towards it as "Bill payment" and allocate towards that bill. If there's no interest this should be fine, no journals/manual adjustments required. The final payment should nicely clear off the bill. If your accountant's feeling geeky then at year end time they may split the amounts due in <1 year and >1 year.
I would do that for something to be paid off relatively quickly, say within six months, but not for a two year term. Just a preference, I guess
It's straight forward (though not quite as straight forward as paying in full up front!).
If you're a FreeAgent user, I'd suggest setting it up as a "Bill" for the whole cost. Then just allocate each bank transfer towards it as "Bill payment" and allocate towards that bill. If there's no interest this should be fine, no journals/manual adjustments required. The final payment should nicely clear off the bill.
So what are the benefits to taking on a two year loan at 0% to a cash rich LTD?
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