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
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical sunbed price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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On 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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Sunbed 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.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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