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Bike leasing in Belgium: the complete guide for employees

How it works, savings, steps and end of contract: everything to know about a company bike
18 September 2024 by
Bike leasing in Belgium: the complete guide for employees
KOMUT | Saint-Gilles

Reading time: 6 min · By the KOMUT Bikes team

Ride a premium e-bike for a fixed monthly fee, servicing and insurance included, paid from your gross salary: that is bike leasing. Here is how it works in Belgium and how to set it up with your employer.

In short

  • The rent comes from your gross salary : up to 40% cheaper.
  • Every type of bike, every brand.
  • Servicing, insurance and assistance included depending on the plan.
  • Tailor-made quote in our 3 Brussels stores.

01

How does bike leasing work?

A company bike, just like a company car.

Bike leasing is a long-term rental, usually over 36 months. Three parties are involved: you, your employer and a leasing company. Your employer rents the bike and makes it available to you. In return, part of your gross salary (or your year-end bonus, depending on the plan) pays the rent.

The bike is yours every day: for commuting, but also in the evening, at weekends and on holiday. Theft and damage insurance, servicing and roadside assistance are usually included in the monthly fee.

You

The rider

You choose your bike and use it freely, for work and leisure.

  • No upfront payment
    Try a bike

    The employer

    The lessee

    They sign the contract with the leasing company and deduct the rent from gross salary.

    • Budget-neutral
      Offer leasing

      The leasing company

      The partner

      It finances the bike and handles insurance and assistance. KOMUT coordinates everything.

      • 7 partners at KOMUT
        Our partners

        02

        How much can you save?

        The gain comes from tax: the bike is paid before tax.

        40%

        possible saving compared with buying outright

        36

        months: the most common contract length

        €0

        benefit-in-kind tax on a bike used for commuting

        €0.37

        per km: tax-free cycling allowance in 2026

        Your actual saving depends on your salary, status and plan. Because the rent comes out of your gross salary, you pay no tax or social contributions on that amount. And if you ride to the office, the cycling allowance comes on top.

        The KOMUT tip

        Ask us for a simulation: in store, we work out your net monthly cost based on the bike, accessories and your situation.

        03

        Your bike lease in 6 steps

        1

        Check the bike policy

        Ask HR whether your employer offers bike leasing, and with which company.

        2

        Try in store

        Try several bikes, no appointment needed, in one of our three stores.

        3

        Get your quote

        We prepare the lease quote, accessories included, on your employer's platform.

        4

        Employer approval

        Your employer approves the contract. We handle the coordination.

        5

        Delivery and set-up

        We prepare the bike, fit it to you and explain everything.

        6

        Servicing in our workshop

        Throughout the contract, our workshop handles the servicing in your plan.

        Request my quote Leasing FAQ

        04

        What about employers?

        • Budget-neutral with the gross-salary formula.
        • Attractiveness : a real perk to hire and retain talent.
        • Fewer cars : less pressure on parking.
        • Healthier teams : cycling every day improves health.

        Teachers

        Are you a teacher? Flemish education has a specific scheme. Read our guide bike leasing for teachers.

        FAQ

        Frequently asked questions

        In the most common formula, the rent is paid from the employee's gross salary, so it is budget-neutral for the employer. Some companies choose to cover part of the cost as an extra perk.

        Yes. If you ride your lease bike to work, you can in principle keep receiving your employer's cycling allowance. In 2026 it is tax-free up to €0.37 per kilometre.

        Yes, most leasing companies accept every type of bike: electric, cargo, folding, speed pedelecs and sport bikes. The exact list depends on your employer's bike policy.

        You can usually buy the bike at the residual value set in the contract, return it, or start a new lease on a newer bike.

        We work with the main Belgian providers: B2Bike, Lease a Bike, Joule, Cyclis, O2O, Cycle Valley and Cyclobility. If your employer already works with one of them, we prepare the quote directly.

        Ready for a company bike?

        Visit one of our three stores: we advise you and prepare your tailor-made lease quote.

        KOMUT Uccle
        Rue Vanderkindere 438, 1180 Uccle

        KOMUT Saint-Gilles
        Chaussée de Charleroi 190, 1060 Saint-Gilles

        KOMUT Stockel
        Av. Baron Albert d'Huart 10, 1150 Woluwe-Saint-Pierre

        Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm · Free test ride, no appointment