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Government-backed scheme · UNITED KINGDOM
Start Up Loans
A personal loan for business purposes, with business-planning support for eligible founders.
What it can help fund
Personal loan for business use
Who can enquire
Start-ups considered. UK residents aged 18+ with the right to work, starting a UK business or trading for up to 60 months. Credit and affordability checks apply. The loan is personal, not a loan to the company.
Before you progress
- You remain personally responsible for repayment if the studio closes. Training, qualifications, education programmes and debt repayment are excluded uses.
- For new successful applications from 6 April 2026: £500–£25,000, fixed 7.5% annual interest, one to five years. Check the official terms before applying.
Ask the provider to confirm its role, the lender or lessor, all costs, guarantees and the current criteria for your business. A directory profile does not establish eligibility or approval.