As a new or expanding business used office cubicles and workstations should be at the top of your buying list.  There are several reasons that are apparent and a few that aren’t so obvious.

The obvious reason you would look for used office cubicles to begin with is they will cost less than new cubicles.  That is of course true, but you may not know that many used cubicles offer either pre-wired or raceways to run electrical, phone, and computer network.  This wiring or raceway can save you a lot of installation cost.  The other main advantage to this approach is that when you move you don’t need to build new walls and partitions since you can take your cubicles with you.

 Many cubicles have their own task lighting which also helps conserve energy by putting the light where you need it, on your work.  Buildings designed for cubicle spaces generally have less general lighting to help fully utilize task lighting.  In offices where task lighting has been retrofitted often general lighting is delamped 50% to save energy and of course your cost.

 Likely you may not be aware that purchasing new and used cubicles and workstations has some tax advantages for you.  Typically when you buy walls and partitions constructed in your space the cost of the walls depreciate with the building (could be as high as 30 years).  However cubicles and workstations that you can remove and take with you will typically depreciate at an accelerated schedule typically with the same schedule as office furniture.

Since there are many types of corporations, partnerships and other business structures each with its own tax laws it is important to consult with your tax professional regarding what tax advantages you may be able to take advantage of.

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