I ordered a Model S LR which is expected later this year and as this is my first electric car, will likely lease. I tried to get a phone number to ask Tesla specifically but didn't have much luck. Support and Contact us directed me back to the same web pages. Can someone who has leased under their business recently comment.
Under the FAQ section about leasing it states, "For applications supported by a small business, the credit report of the individual applicant will be used to assess the application. Unfortunately, business-only, trust and commercial finance applications are not accepted at this time."
Does that mean I can still lease it under my business entity (using both my name and the business name on the application ) and take appropriate business deductions but Tesla uses only my personal financial information (personal tax return etc) in considering the lease application and will not need to see any business financial info?
Additionally, under the 4 step registration process, under registrant, do I select "company" or "person?" I would assume "company" and would like some clarification as the above FAQ states business only is not allowed.
As credit checks are only valid for 90 days, would one wait to receive the VIN before applying? There was an attempt at identity theft last year so I did lock down my credit and continue to do so. Just want to get recommendations on when to send in my lease application to minimize the need to unlock and lock my credit.
Finally, I have not started on any of the "Prepare for Delivery" other than picking home delivery, the first step. (Steps: Delivery Location, Registration, Trade-In, Payment) Will not continuing to complete this part cause delay in Tesla assigning me a car? I don't have a trade in and don't want to have to reapply for credit until I'm within the 90 day window.
Under the FAQ section about leasing it states, "For applications supported by a small business, the credit report of the individual applicant will be used to assess the application. Unfortunately, business-only, trust and commercial finance applications are not accepted at this time."
Does that mean I can still lease it under my business entity (using both my name and the business name on the application ) and take appropriate business deductions but Tesla uses only my personal financial information (personal tax return etc) in considering the lease application and will not need to see any business financial info?
Additionally, under the 4 step registration process, under registrant, do I select "company" or "person?" I would assume "company" and would like some clarification as the above FAQ states business only is not allowed.
As credit checks are only valid for 90 days, would one wait to receive the VIN before applying? There was an attempt at identity theft last year so I did lock down my credit and continue to do so. Just want to get recommendations on when to send in my lease application to minimize the need to unlock and lock my credit.
Finally, I have not started on any of the "Prepare for Delivery" other than picking home delivery, the first step. (Steps: Delivery Location, Registration, Trade-In, Payment) Will not continuing to complete this part cause delay in Tesla assigning me a car? I don't have a trade in and don't want to have to reapply for credit until I'm within the 90 day window.