Is there an official United Kingdom government definition of a small business?

The legal definition of what specifically meets the conditions for the small business classification is indeed determined by the United Kingdom government, and has varied over the years as guidelines changed. The current (as of this writing) definition of small business set down by the United Kingdom government is one of the conditions used to determine an applicant’s eligibility when applying for the United Kingdom government small business funding programmes, such as loans and grants. For reliable assistance on researching and / or applying for government loans and grants, give UKStartups.org a call so our qualified representatives can assist you. We can be reached at 020 3880 8554 or through our web site.

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