Sunbeds cost from around £1,500 for an entry-level stand-up unit to £25,000+ for a multi-unit salon package, financed by tanning salons, gyms and leisure clubs as freestanding, moveable equipment.
Yes, sunbeds are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £1,500 to £25,000, and most deals are written over 12-60 months with a deposit of around 10-20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£2k – £25k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for most orders
Rates From
5.5% APR
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Check EligibilityOn a purchase price of £5,000: a 10% deposit of £500, then 48 monthly payments of £105 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £5,540, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level Stand-Up Sunbed | £1,500 - £3,500 | Stand-Up Sunbed |
| Lie-Down Tanning Bed | £2,500 - £6,000 | Lie-Down Bed |
| High-Pressure Premium Sunbed | £6,000 - £15,000 | High-Pressure Bed |
| Multi-Unit Salon Package (5+ beds) | £12,000 - £25,000 | Multi-Unit Package |
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Check EligibilitySunbed equipment is treated as plant and machinery for tax purposes, so it qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA), letting a business deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to the current £1,000,000 annual limit. Companies buying new, unused equipment may also qualify for full expensing, a 100% first-year deduction against Corporation Tax. These allowances apply where you own the asset, so they are available under a Hire Purchase agreement. Under a Finance Lease or Operating Lease you do not own the sunbed equipment outright, so allowances are not claimed directly; instead the payments are generally deducted as a business expense against profits. Always confirm treatment with your accountant before committing to a structure.
Sunbeds are bought by tanning salons, gyms, beauty studios and leisure clubs adding a tanning offer alongside their main service. A sunbed is a freestanding, plug-in unit that can be moved between rooms or venues without any building work, so it is straightforward to finance and operators commonly buy several units together when opening or expanding a salon floor. Finance is common because a multi-unit fit-out represents a meaningful combined cost bought at once, and spreading it protects working capital for rent, staff and marketing in a new salon's early months. Replacement is driven by lamp and acrylic wear affecting tan quality and customer comfort, and by demand for higher-pressure units that deliver faster, more even results, rather than the bed itself failing outright. A secondhand market exists through specialist salon equipment dealers, though buyers should confirm the unit's compliance with current safety regulation before purchase.
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