Finance for your business
Explore the right funding and finance options for your business to help you start, scale or grow.
Apply for a UK government backed startup loan
If you are starting a new business or have been trading for less than three years, this programme offers loans from £500 to £25,000 alongside free mentoring and support.
Finance for growing your business
Designed to support smaller businesses as they look to invest and grow, the Growth Guarantee Scheme offers a wide range of products supported by different accredited lenders.
Find other suitable finance based on your needs
If you need to explore the right type of finance options for your business, the British Business Bank’s Finance Hub and interactive finance finder helps you to identify finance for your needs and understand the options available to you.
Export finance support
If you’re exporting, UK Export Finance (UKEF) provide UK Government-backed finance, insurance and guarantees to help businesses of all sizes sell internationally.
Having the support from R&D funding, as a government-backed programme, gave me the confidence to believe in myself and fully make the move to become my own boss.
Wider investment and financial support
Find Angel Investor networks and investment advice
Contact the UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) to find the right investment support, education and training.
ukbaa.org.uk
Get advice on payment issues and disputes
The Small Business Commissioner may be able to help you resolve disputes around unfair payment practices and provides advice, including on how to take action if a payment is overdue.
smallbusinesscomissioner.gov.uk
Get help with tax related questions
You can get help if you don’t understand something about your business tax.
gov.uk