Does the United Kingdom offer loans for start up business costs?

Start up business loans are available for applicants in the United Kingdom to use each year. Federal loans are provided for all types of business needs, start up costs, and for certain industries, so look at the purposes stated for the loans and compare them to your business costs in order to narrow your selection. Government loans also each have their own eligibility requirements, interest rates, terms and other details, but they are generally more favourable than bank loans to the recipient. If you are interested in learning more about what a government loan for start up business may be able to do for you, complete the form online at our website or call UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554.

There are hundreds of government funding schemes available for small business owners in the UK. In fact, our Funding Database currently has over 600 government funding schemes and over 500 private investors available for small business owners and startup entrepreneurs. What are you doing to take advantage of this? Become a member and start your search.

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