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What Is an Operating Lease?

By Matthew DiLallo – Updated Aug 26, 2024 at 9:33AM

Key Points

  • Operating leases let businesses use long-life assets without buying them, avoiding large upfront costs.
  • Lessees return assets after lease terms end with no rights to asset appreciation.
  • Operating leases offer flexibility and lower short-term costs compared to buying assets.
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