Bìznes Inform (Jul 2021)
Leasing as a Tool for Innovative Development of Enterprises
Abstract
In countries with a developed financial market, one can often see the relationship between the level of distribution of financial leasing services and the volume of capital investment and the introduction of innovations in enterprises. In the context of the implementation of the concept of sustainable development and updating of fixed assets for more energy-efficient ones, financial leasing services are gaining special popularity. The article is aimed at comprehensive analyzing of the domestic market of leasing services and developing a mechanism for improving financial leasing services as a tool for innovative development of enterprises. The article considers the concept of financial leasing; the development of the leasing services market in Ukraine is analyzed; the main problems of leasing services provision, as well as their advantages compared to a bank loan are highlighted; the main directions of development of financial leasing services are proposed. As a result of scientific researches, a mechanism for the development of the financial leasing services market as a tool for innovative development of enterprises and financial inclusion in general has been developed. This mechanism provides for: creation of conditions for easy and equal access to the financial services market for all lessors; expanding possible sources of financing for leasing companies; conducting financial statements in accordance with IFRS and risk management system; carrying out measures to improve financial literacy with an emphasis on the advantages of leasing for enterprises, which should contribute to financial inclusion; creation of a balanced policy of taxation of leasing operations and licensing of owners of leasing companies only with impeccable business reputation and fair behavior in the financial services market.
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