Am I committing fraud by applying for United Kingdom government small business grants I am not qualified for?

No, applying for the United Kingdom government small business grants you are not qualified for is not fraud, as you are not pursuing the funding under false pretences or claims. However, it is a waste of your time because the United Kingdom government is certain to turn you down. This is part of the reason why proper preparation and research is essential when it comes to knowing which United Kingdom government small business grants you should apply to. Phone the UKStartups.org at 020 3880 8554 to discuss appropriate United Kingdom government small business grants fraud, and how it may be avoided by pursuing only legitimate business funding programmes.

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