Equipment leases for your business allow you to lease current technology (computers, printers, servers, telephone systems), equipment, and machinery, and pay for it over time rather than making a large initial investment to purchase the equipment. Options for service and repair of the leased equipment, and periodic upgrades of the equipment are often included in equipment leases at an additional cost. Your lease payments are generally secured by the equipment, and the leasing company (lessor) will have the right to remove the equipment from your business if you fail to make the lease payments on time. And at the end of the equipment lease you may have the opportunity to purchase the equipment at an agreed price, or at a fair market value.

In Vermont, equipment leases for businesses are contractual agreements that allow companies to use technology and machinery without the need for a large upfront investment. These leases typically include options for service, repair, and periodic upgrades, which may incur additional costs. Lease payments are usually secured by the equipment itself, meaning that the lessor retains the right to repossess the equipment if the lessee fails to make timely payments. At the conclusion of the lease term, the lessee may have the option to purchase the equipment at a predetermined price or at its fair market value. It's important for businesses to carefully review the terms of an equipment lease, including the end-of-lease options, and to understand their rights and obligations under Vermont state law and any applicable federal regulations.