Bike leasing for government and education personnel

For civil servants, leasing a bike is possible since 2025. This initiative is designed to encourage the use of bike for commuting to work, contributing to a healthier and more environmentally friendly society. You can finance your (electric) bike with your year-end allowance. Although the initiative is still in the start-up phase, behind the scenes they working hard to develop it. They are drafting and launching the specifications, awarding the contract to a company, and integrating the bike leasing plan into various HR processes.

What about teaching staff?

• In Flanders:

Teaching staff, including teachers, secretarial staff and cleaning staff, will also have the opportunity to lease a bike. Starting in 2025, they can exchange part of their year-end bonus for a bike. This is part of Flemish Education Minister Ben Weyts’ (N-VA) efforts to make the teaching profession more attractive. However, it is up to school boards to decide whether to participate in this arrangement.

• In Wallonia and in Brussels:

Bike leasing is not yet available for teaching staff subsidised by the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. However, we closely follow developments in the sector in order to make it accessible to as many people as possible.

For teachers subsidised by a local authority, bike leasing may be available under certain conditions: if the municipality has entered into a contract with a leasing company and classifies teachers as municipal staff. As these cases are rare, we recommend contacting our experts at sales@cyclis.be if you think you are eligible. It’s better to check than to miss out on such an opportunity! 🚲

Why bike leasing?

Bike leasing through Cyclis Bike Lease is attractive because it can be up to 40% more advantageous than private purchase thanks to fiscal advantages. A leasing with Cyclis Bike Lease also includes numerous additional benefits such as: insurance, roadside assistance, maintenance budget, one year extra warranty on top of the manufacturer’s warranty, a replacement bike in case of an insurance accident and 24/7 support. If you regularly use your bike for (part of) your commute, the benefit is exempt from taxes and social security contributions. This means you have more budget than if you were financing the purchase yourself.

Suppose you have a gross year-end bonus of 2,150 euros and you want to buy a new bicycle. If you finance it yourself, you will be left with a net of only 1,050 euros after taxes, a limited budget. However, if you choose bike leasing through your employer, you can use (part of) your gross year-end allowance. This results in significant savings. As Michaël Devoldere, spokesman for Minister Weyts, says: “The difference between the gross and net end-of-year premium is so big that you can save a lot by using the system.”

How do you get started with bike leasing?

Are you interested? Then be sure to keep an eye on our web site and social media or subscribe to our newsletter at the bottom of this page. As soon as the scheme starts, you can turn to Cyclis Bike Lease to find the perfect bike for your commute. Thanks to our dealer network of more than 3,000 local bike dealers, you have a wide range of bikes to choose from, including electric models, and they’ll make sure your bike is always in top condition.

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At Cyclis Bike Lease, we believe that bike leasing is not only an economical, but also a sustainable and healthy choice.

Get on your bike and discover the benefits of bike leasing for yourself!

Source: The Time