Motor Vehicle Leasing in Canada: A Guide for U.S. Leasing Professionals

In the past, I have written a number of articles directed at U.S. leasing professionals on what they should know about doing business in Canada. These past articles have focused on the leasing business in general as opposed to any particular sector. They discussed broad issues, such as withholding tax and regulatory concerns, but did not examine the specifics of any particular class of collateral or industry sector. During the past several months, I have received a number of inquiries from U.S. lessors in regard to the financing of motor vehicles in Canada. It became readily apparent that not only are there significant differences in law and practice affecting Canadian and U.S. lessors, there also exists a general misunderstanding of the laws of Canada. While generally, Canadian and U.S. law and practice are similar, one area in which they are divergent is motor vehicles. This article, while far from being a complete guide, provides certain guidance as to the most significant concerns.

17 minute readDecember 28, 2006 at 02:29 PM
By
Jonathan E. Fleisher
Motor Vehicle Leasing in Canada: A Guide for U.S. Leasing Professionals

Part One of a Two-Part Series

In the past, I have written a number of articles directed at U.S. leasing professionals on what they should know about doing business in Canada.

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