Startup Loans UK

• Sustainability for your start-up
• Accessible and translated resources
• Learn with Start Up Loans
• Prepare your new business
• Invest in Women Hub
• About the loanAbout the loanWhat is a Start Up Loan?Loan repayment calculatorAm I eligible?How do I apply?Tranche your loanSecond LoansSharia compliant finance
• Support and guidanceSupport and guidanceTips and guidance for start-upsBusiness planningFinance and accountingTaxLegal and HRMarketing and salesView all articlesHow to write a business planBusiness planning templatesBusiness planning templatesBusiness planCash flow forecastPersonal survival budgetSustainability for your start-upFree start-up guidesMentoringBusiness offersWebinarsDiversity and InclusionAccessible and translated resources
• Business planning templatesBusiness planning templatesBusiness planCash flow forecastPersonal survival budget
• Learn with Start Up LoansLearn with Start Up LoansPrepare your new businessLaunch your businessGrow your businessInvest in Women Hub

Start or grow your own business

• Borrow up to £25,000
• Fixed interest rate of 6% per annum (per year)
• Repay over a term of 1–5 years
• 12 months of free mentoring Start Up Loans has partnered with The Open University to offer a range of free courses ideal for people who are going into business for the first time The courses provide rich information covering subjects such as: Make your business dream a reality We’ve teamed up with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to offer a range of accessible guides in Braille and Large Print, ideal for people who are thinking about going into business Our guides cover:
• Hints and tips to help you start or grow your business
• Writing your business plan and much more! But, if you’d prefer to talk to us, we’re at the end of the phone line, just call our customer services team on 0344 264 2600

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Do you meet the criteria?

If you’re in a business partnership, buying an existing business or starting a franchise, you can apply for a Start Up Loan if you meet the criteria above Scroll down this page to find out more about the process for these applicants

​Start Up Loans’ guide to business resilience

Inside you’ll find practical and actionable guidance for start-ups on what you can do to reduce costs, boost profitability, and increase the resilience of your business

Other topics covered in the guide include:

• financial planning and resilience
• funding options and guidance
• building your supply chain