Note 9 – Leases

The Company recorded its operating lease cost of $143,097 and $209,738 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. This is included in general and administrative expenses.

On December 7, 2021, Focus Shenzhen entered into a thirty-eight month commercial lease with a third party for an approximately 5,895 square foot office space. The lease commenced on December 25, 2021 and was scheduled to end on February 28, 2025. The monthly rent was RMB70,097 (approximately $9,915) with approximately an 11.1% to 12.5% increase rate in each additional year. The incremental borrowing rate for a lease is the rate of interest the Company would have to pay on a collateralized basis to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments for the asset under similar terms, which is 10%. Lease expense for this lease is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. This lease was terminated on February 22, 2023.

On January 16, 2023, Focus Shenzhen entered into a thirty-six month commercial lease with a third party for an approximately 2,017 square foot office space. The lease commenced on February 1, 2023 and will end on January 31, 2026. The monthly rent is RMB29,974 (approximately $4,240) with approximately an 11.1% to 12.5% increase rate in each additional year. The incremental borrowing rate for a lease is the rate of interest the Company would have to pay on a collateralized basis to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments for the asset under similar terms, which is 10%. Lease expense for this lease is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

On February 22, 2023, Focus Shenzhen entered into a thirty-six month commercial lease with a third party for an approximately 3,449 square foot office space. The lease commenced on March 31, 2023 and will end on February 28, 2026. The monthly rent is RMB35,246 (approximately $4,985) with approximately an 11.1% to 12.5% increase rate in each additional year. The incremental borrowing rate for a lease is the rate of interest the Company would have to pay on a collateralized basis to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments for the asset under similar terms, which is 10%. Lease expense for this lease is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Operating lease right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, operating lease right-of use assets and lease liabilities were as follows:

Lease term and discount rate:

The minimum future lease payments are as follows: