Government has announced a six-week extension for the Small Business Cashflow (loan) Scheme (SBC). Applications opened on 12 May 2020 and can now be submitted up to and including 24 July 2020.
All other conditions remain the same. For details of the loan conditions visit: www.ird.govt.nz/covid-19
The loan is providing relief to eligible businesses experiencing financial pressures during COVID-19. We have seen continuing demand particularly from businesses with up to five full-time-equivalent employees.
Most loans are processed overnight with businesses receiving their funds well within five working days of the loan being approved.
We advise applicants to read the conditions and eligibility carefully before submitting their application.
The maximum amount loaned is $10,000 plus $1,800 per full-time-equivalent employee up to a maximum of $100,000. Applicants must have 50 or fewer full-time-equivalent employees.
Details about COVID-19 relief initiatives, including eligibility criteria and applying for the SBC loan, can be found at www.ird.govt.nz/covid-19
