Funding a New Practice Management System with Asset Finance
Short answer (30–60 words)
Yes — many solicitors’ firms can fund a new Practice Management System (PMS) with asset finance. On‑premise/perpetual licences are most straightforward (HP or finance lease). SaaS/subscription can be financed too, but lenders usually require fixed‑term contracts or proof of recurring revenue and stricter underwriting.
Key points (summary)
- Fundable types: on‑premise/perpetual licences (commonly fundable); hosted/perpetual licences usually ok; pure SaaS/subscription possible with specialist funders if there are multi‑year or committed contracts.
- Typical terms: 24–60 months; funding commonly starts from around £10,000 upwards; deposits 0–30% depending on lender and credit.
- Common finance routes: Hire Purchase (HP), finance lease, operating lease/subscription funding, vendor finance/blended packages, and leaseback for existing licences/hardware.
- What lenders check: trading history, turnover/profitability, recurring fee income or retainers, supplier quote/licence terms, credit profile, and existing charges; security or personal guarantees may be requested for smaller firms.
- VAT & tax: VAT treatment varies by funder; software may be capitalised (capital allowances) or expensed — check with your accountant.
- Pros & cons: preserves cashflow and enables upgrades; may cost more overall; SaaS underwriting can be complex.
- Alternatives: unsecured/secured business loans, invoice finance, vendor payment plans, or paying subscriptions from operating budget.
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Next steps
Prepare supplier quotes, licence/service agreements and recent accounts, then get a free eligibility check: https://ukbusinessloans.co/get-quote/. Always discuss tax and accounting treatment with your accountant.
Updated: 29 Oct 2025.
