Emergency Response Facility
for SMEs

• Rs. 10 million

• 3 years including a 6 month grace period

• 4.75% p.a.

1. Am I eligible to obtain a SME facility?
Your business should be registered and have commenced operations prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The annual turnover of the business should be below Rs 750 Million and the number of employees should be less than 300 in the manufacturing sector or less than 200 employees in the service sector. If your business has a parent-subsidiary relationship, the turnover and employee numbers of both entities will be counted.

The decision to grant the facility will be made based on the viability of the proposal.

2. If the business is still under registration?
If the customer has not obtained the business registration (BR) yet, evidence of the application for registration such as a letter from the relevant authority, application fee payment receipts etc may be accepted.

3. Do I have to offer collateral?
The bank may request for suitable collateral.

4. What are the required documents?
You will require providing the documents requested by the Bank including the following:

• Duly filled Loan Application
• Copy of the Business Registration Certificate /NIC of applicants

For sole proprietorship and partnership – Certificate of registration

For Private Limited Company – Form 01 and other related forms with the details of the directors, company address etc.

• Financial Statements (Audited / Certified / Management et)
• Supporting documents for accounts including bank statements
• Supplier invoices and confirmed orders etc to support working capital request
• Valid Environmental Protection Licenses (EPLs) where applicable.
• Any other documents required by the Bank for the approval process

5. Whom should I contact to get more details about our requirements / inquiries?
Refer branch contact details or contact 0112350000