Scotland - Apply for Interest Free Digital Development Loan
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ProcedureEdit
Apply online
- To Apply for Interest Free Digital Development Loan, the applicant has to make the application online via link
- If the applicant is a new user, the applicant has to click the “REGISTER” button.
- The applicant has to click the “REGISTER AN INTEREST”
- Now the applicant has to enter the registration details and click the “REGISTER” button.
- The applicant has to login by using the email address and password and then click the “LOGIN” button.
- Select the application form from the list option.
- The applicant has to enter all the details in the application form.
- Upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- There is no fee for this loan.
- After completing with all the details, the applicant has to click the “Submit” button.
- After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
- Then the application will be processed further.
- Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
- If the application is successful, the applicant will receive a loan offer outlining the terms and conditions. Carefully review the offer, and if the applicant agrees to the terms, formally accept the loan offer as per the instructions provided.
- Once the loan is disbursed, use the funds for the approved digital development projects according to the applicant’s business plan.
- This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
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Required DocumentsEdit
- ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
- Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
- Fee receipt
- Business plan
- Financial statements
- Cash flow projections
- Project proposal
- Cost breakdown
- Market research data
- Company document
- Any other documents (If required)
Office Locations & ContactsEdit
Digital Development Loan
Phone - 01236 702061
Email - [email protected]
Contact link
EligibilityEdit
To be eligible for the loan, the applicant’s business must meet the following criteria:
- Be registered or based in Scotland
- Have been trading for at least 12 months
- Have a turnover of less than £25 million
- Be able to demonstrate a need for the loan
- Be able to repay the loan within the agreed terms
FeesEdit
- The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
ValidityEdit
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Documents to UseEdit
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Sample DocumentsEdit
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Processing TimeEdit
- This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
Related VideosEdit
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InstructionsEdit
- Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
Required InformationEdit
- Name
- Charity or CASC registration number
- The address of the premises where the applicant is applying for exemption
- The gross annual income of the applicant’s charity or CASC
- A copy of the applicant’s charity or CASC's latest accounts
- A statement from the applicant’s accountant confirming his/her gross annual income
- Contact details
- Email ID
Need for the DocumentEdit
- The Interest Free Digital Development Loan in Scotland is a financial assistance program provided by the Scottish Government's Digital Scotland Business Excellence Partnership.
- It aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland with the funding needed to undertake digital development projects and improve their digital capabilities.
Information which might helpEdit
- For more information link
Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate. e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External LinksEdit
OthersEdit
- The Interest Free Digital Development Loan program is designed to assist SMEs in Scotland to invest in digital technologies, capabilities, and skills, ultimately helping them improve their competitiveness, productivity, and innovation in the digital age.