Business Leasing
Leasing for businesses with an overseas parent company or shareholders
If your UK business is owned by an overseas parent company or has overseas shareholders, standard leasing underwriting can be a barrier. We have a specialist route to help.
Ownership structures involving overseas parent companies or shareholders often require specialist underwriting. Through our partner short-term-leasing.co.uk, we can help UK-trading businesses in this position access the vehicles they need.
Talk to our specialist team
Find out how we can help businesses with overseas ownership structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an overseas parent company?
Any UK-trading business where the ultimate parent company or a significant shareholder is based outside the UK. Get in touch with your company structure and we'll confirm the right route.
Does the UK subsidiary need its own trading history?
This helps, but our specialist partner can consider applications from newer UK subsidiaries too — get in touch with details of your structure and trading position.
Can we lease multiple vehicles under one agreement?
Yes — this route supports single vehicles through to small fleets for UK-trading businesses with overseas ownership.
Is this the same as the Overseas Directors route?
They're related but distinct — Overseas Directors covers UK companies where a director personally is based abroad, while this route covers UK companies owned by an overseas parent or shareholders. Tell us your structure and we'll point you to the right one.