Small business loans to ease cashflow

The Government has launched the Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme (SBCS) as another measure to assist eligible small-to-medium businesses adversely affected by COVID-19.

From 12 May 2020, businesses employing up to 50 full-time staff may apply to the Inland Revenue Department for loans of $10,000 plus $1,800 per employee.

What’s involved?

What you will need in order to apply

You'll need to confirm your business or organisation:

You'll also need to confirm you:

Keep in mind
If you provide false or misleading information or receive any subsidy or payment you were not entitled to, you may be subject to investigation, including for offences under the Crimes Act 1961 or the Tax Administration Act 1994.

After the initial two-year period (when repayments aren’t compulsory), Inland Revenue will notify you of the regular instalment repayments required. If you miss repayments, you will be charged interest at 3% plus the use of money interest rate (currently 7%).

Under certain circumstances, Inland Revenue may consider you to have defaulted on the loan (the terms currently available set out what constitutes an ‘Event of Default’). In such circumstances, the outstanding amount will become immediately due and payable, and subject to interest at 3% (if the event of default has happened after the initial two-year period) as well as use of money interest.

Keep your longer-term finance strategy in mind. For instance, if you plan to go to your bank for funding over the next three years, consider how they will view your application if you already owe up to $100,000 plus interest to the government via Inland Revenue. It may tip the balance against your funding application. If you’re not in desperate need of working capital right now, your long-term relationship with your bank may be your better option.

How we can help

Speak to us about whether the SBCS loan is right for your business and if you need support with your application. 03 474 0475


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