For a Financial Lease construction, a deposit is requested in most cases. Often, at least the VAT amount must be paid in advance. In some cases, depending on acceptance, the VAT can be pre-financed. In fact, the VAT is advanced, as it can be reclaimed on the first VAT return.
In some cases, the financier may ask for a down payment in addition to the VAT. They often do this as additional security. As a customer, you can also choose to make an extra down payment to reduce the monthly instalment.