Seminar paper from the year 2018 in the subject Business economics - Investment and Finance, grade: 1,3, The FOM University of Applied Sciences, Hamburg, language: English, abstract: The aim of this paper is to make a comparison between classic credit financing and leasing. Here, the question is considered whether leasing can represent an attractive alternative to classic credit financing. Credit financing and leasing are then compared, taking into account tax, accounting and business management aspects. The previous findings are then illustrated using a case study in relation to the decision between credit financing or leasing a Mercedes-AMG A45. Finally, in a conclusion, a position is taken on the initially mentioned question.