Finance options

Finance options available

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Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS)

Borrow up to £10m to help your business recover after COVID-19.

Choose between asset finance, invoice finance, a term loan or an overdraft.

You must meet certain conditions to be eligible.

Find out more

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Other forms of finance

It can be difficult to know what business finance is available to you and how to apply.

Find finance options for your business, to help make a more informed decision about your next steps.

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Start Up Loans

Start Up Loans provides loans of between £500 and £25,000 to help you start or grow a new business.

Successful applicants also receive 12 months of free business mentoring.

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Government business support finder

Search for government support and finance, including loans and grants, as well as expert advice and information.

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The Restart Grant scheme Link opens in a new window

The Restart Grant scheme supports businesses in the non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and accommodation sectors with a one-off grant, to reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) Link opens in a new window

The Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) supports businesses that are not covered by other grant schemes or where additional funding is needed.

The Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG) Link opens in a new window

The Local Restrictions Support Grants (LRSG) support businesses that have been required to close due to national lockdowns. Applications for the scheme close on 31 May 2021.

Insolvency advice and support Link opens in a new window

Court claims, debt and bankruptcy guidance and information from GOV.UK.

ICAEW Business Advice Service

Visit the ICAEW's Business Advice Service (BAS) to connect with regulated accountants and receive a free initial consultation with no obligation.

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Visit the Government's coronavirus financial support page to see what support is available for your business.