Looking to boost your startup but need more funding? Great news! In the 2080/81 (2024/25) budget, the Nepal government is offering Startups loans up to 25 lakh rupees.
The loan has a 3 percent interest rate. They are for aspiring entrepreneurs. The Ministry of Finance has simplified the startup loan process. This makes it easier for startups to access funding and expand.
Grab the opportunity and take your startup to new heights at a minimum interest rate of 3 percent.
Let’s break down the key points:
Overview
- Startups that meet certain government requirements can now get loans up to NPR. 25 lakh without needing any collateral.
- The interest rate is fixed at 3%, with a maximum loan period of 7 years.
- The government has set aside Rs 2.5 crore for loans, helping 100 startup businesses.
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups operating for less than 7 years qualify.
- To be eligible, a startup must meet at least 5 out of 7 specific government criteria, including:
- Paid-up capital: Not exceeding 50 lakhs rupees.
- Total income: Not exceeding 50 lakhs rupees per year.
- Fixed capital (excluding fixed assets): Not exceeding 20 lakhs rupees.
- Number of full-time employees: Not exceeding ten.
- At least two of the above four criteria must be met.
Sector Inclusion
Startups in 14 sectors are eligible:
- Agriculture
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Production and distribution of alternative energy
- Science, information technology, and communication
- Health services
- Education and training (excluding language learning, including consultants, tuition centers, coaching classes)
- Household
- Environmental protection and waste management
- Transport services
- Disaster risk reduction and management
- Infrastructure construction
- Automobiles
- Mining
- Mineral research and development
The aim is to support and encourage innovative businesses in Nepal.
Loan Service Fee and Repayment
A 0.1% loan service fee is charged by the lending bank during loan disbursement.
Repayment terms vary based on the loan amount:
| Loan Amount | Number of Installments |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 lakh | One |
| Up to 15 lakh | Two |
| Above 15 lakh to 25 lakh | Three |
How to Apply for a Startup Loan in Nepal?
You have two options to apply for a startup loan in Nepal:
- Email: Send your application to [email protected].
- Visit in Person: Visit the Department of Industry to submit your application.
Required Documents
- Company registration certificate
- PAN copy
- Tax filing records
- Citizenship copy of the company’s official representative.
Startup Enterprise Loan Fund Procedure 2079
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