Is My Business Eligible for the Recovery Loan Scheme?
In April 2021, the government launched a new loan scheme to help businesses recover from Covid-19. In partnership with a number of financial institutions, the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) helps companies that have been affected by Covid-19 with funds being made available to assist them with cash flow, investment in equipment or staff and business growth. The scheme is open to all businesses even if they had already taken advantage of other government loan schemes, including: ● The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS); ● The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS); and ● The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS). Whilst it was set to end on 31st December 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced in the Autumn Budget that the RLS would be extended to 30th June 2022. However, from 1st January 2022, there will be some changes to eligibility. So, if you’re struggling to recover after Covid-19, is your business eligible for the Recovery Loan Scheme?