Renting a motorcycle for business use: what are the tax deductions?

In France, freelancers and companies are constantly looking for ways to optimize their costs.
Motorcycle rental for professional use is attracting more and more freelancers, sales reps, real estate agents, doctors and executives who want to reduce their mobility costs.

But one question always comes up:
👉 "Is leasing a motorcycle tax-deductible in France?"

Good news: yes, in many cases. Here's a national FAQ to shed some light on the subject.

Is motorcycle rental a deductible expense for professionals?

👉 Yes.
As a self-employed person, company or liberal profession, motorcycle rental is considered a business expense if it is used as part of your activity.

Examples:

• Customer travel.
• Medical or business appointments.
• Inter-city missions (train station, airport, secondary office).

👉 You can therefore charge it as an expense in your accounts, reducing your taxable profit.

Which professionals can deduct rental
motorcycles?

The deduction applies to :

• Self-employed entrepreneurs and freelancers (consultants, trainers, freelancers).
• Liberal professions (doctors, lawyers, architects, etc.).
• Very small businesses (salespeople, real estate agents, start-ups).
• Associations (if declared use).

💡 Key point: usage must be justified (invoices and expense reports).

What conditions must be met for the rental to be
deductible?

1. Actual business use → business-related travel.
2. Invoice in the company's name → essential for accounting purposes.
3. Receipts kept → invoice + proof of use (appointment, mission).

👉 With Good Motors, all rentals are invoiced with legal mentions (SIRET, VAT, contact details), which facilitates deduction.

What about VAT?

👉 VAT on motorcycle hire is in principle deductible for taxable companies, provided that the use is exclusively professional.

⚠️ In the case of mixed use (business + personal), you will need to prorate.

What's the difference with buying a motorcycle?

👉 Leasing avoids the need to tie up cash and allows immediate deduction, which quickly eases the tax burden.

Can I rent a motorcycle for a short period and deduct it?

👉 Yes.
Whether it's 1 day, 1 week or several months, the bill is deductible if the trip is related to the business.

Example:

• A consultant rents a motorcycle for a 3-day assignment in Lyon → deductible expense.
• A real estate agent rents a motorcycle every weekend for his professional visits → deductible expense.

Is renting a motorcycle cheaper than renting a car?

👉 In many cases, yes.

• Less expensive (€35 to €135/day).
• No costly maintenance or parking.
• Saves time in traffic.
• Deductible in the same way as a rental car.

Conclusion

Motorcycle rental for professional use is a modern, flexible and, above all, tax-optimized solution.
With Good Motors, you benefit from :

• Clear invoicing (SIRET, VAT, professional use).
• Tax deductible.
• National network (Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Nice, Montpellier, Avignon, Aix, Biarritz).
• 24/7 booking and One Way option.

👉 Rent today at goodmotors.agency and reduce your taxes while gaining mobility.

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