Finance for brewhouses, tanks & brewery equipment

Yes. Many breweries import tanks from Europe, North America, or Asia. We work with specialist asset finance lenders who can structure the funding to accommodate staged payments to international suppliers and manage the import process.

A deposit may be required for hire purchase. The amount and VAT treatment depend on the asset, finance structure, supplier, and lender assessment. Finance lease can treat VAT differently, so confirm the accounting and tax position with your adviser.

Yes, but it is more challenging. Start-ups usually require a higher deposit, robust business plans, and often personal guarantees from the directors. Having experienced brewers on the team significantly helps the application.

With a finance lease, you often have the flexibility to upgrade the equipment before the end of the term. With hire purchase, you would typically settle the outstanding finance balance and then sell the asset, using any equity towards the deposit for larger equipment.