Salary Sacrifice is a smart, tax-efficient way to exchange part of your salary for a brand-new company car. By sacrificing a portion of your gross salary, you receive a car provided by your employer, which can save you money on Income Tax and National Insurance. It's an easy way to save money and get more out of your salary!
In a nutshell...
Salary sacrifice gives eligible employees the chance to drive a brand-new leased car whilst saving money! By exchanging part of your salary for a vehicle, with a contract ranging from 24 to 48 months, you can enjoy all the perks of a new car for less.
Though you’ll pay Benefit in Kind (BIK) tax, the scheme still offers big savings. Since the salary deduction comes from your gross pay (before tax and National Insurance), it’s more cost-effective than leasing a car on your own.
You could save between 30-60% on the monthly lease cost of an electric car! The exact savings depend on your salary, tax bracket, and the Benefit in Kind (BiK) tax rate.
Good news: The UK Government set the EV BiK rate at just 2% until 2025, rising by only 1% per year until 2028. Compare that to petrol and diesel cars, which face rates up to 37%!
Switch to electric and keep more money in your pocket.
One fixed monthly payment covers not only the car but everything else required to keep you mobile. Tyres, repairs, maintenance, breakdown and even insurance.
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Suggesting the benefit to your employer may feel daunting, but in reality it’s an easy pitch. Here are the headlines they’ll be more than happy to hear:
A smarter, greener, and cost-effective choice for everyone!
No catch, we just need your employer on board.
Your employer leases the car on your behalf. Each month, you then pay for the lease using a proportion of your gross salary.
Because it’s an employee benefit, you’re only able to access salary sacrifice via your workplace. However, it’s completely cost-neutral for your company to implement and it benefits them, too.
Hopefully, you can now see the benefits of Salary Sacrifice, whether you are an employee or the employer. If there's still something you're not quite sure on, don't hesitate to contact one of team. We're more than happy to help!