Is it fraud to start up a business overseas and use East Midlands funding?

It may not be fraud to try to use East Midlands funding to start up an overseas business, but it is unlikely that you would be given any funding for this purpose. Grants and loans in East Midlands are offered at the regional level, meaning that they are for use in the area. They all have their own intended uses, so if you find one that says it is for starting up a business overseas you may be able to use it, but that seems unlikely. Check the grants and loans at the federal level as well for more options. If you need help finding funds, give us a call here at UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554, or fill out the form on the website to get in touch.

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