If you can't pay your tax bill on time
You may be able to delay some tax payments without paying a penalty, if you're unable to pay on time because you've been affected by coronavirus.
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Support for businesses affected by coronavirus (Covid-19)
Government schemes and support for businesses
Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status and eligibility criteria. Business use only.
Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS)
The RLS supports access to finance for UK businesses as they recover and grow following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bounce Back Loan (BBL)
This scheme is now closed. Lending was available from £2k to £50k over 6 years for businesses impacted by coronavirus.
Bounce Back Loan Top-Up
This scheme is now closed. If you’d borrowed less than 25% of the annual turnover on your BBL application, top-ups were available.
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
This scheme is now closed. Loans of up to £5 million and no interest payments for 12 months were available.
Government grant schemes
The government SEISS grant fund will be closed from 30 September 2021. For more details, please visit the government website.
Furloughing staff
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for furloughed staff will be closed from 30 September 2021. For more details, please visit the government website.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) due to coronavirus
If you're an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to claim back employees' coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay.
Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF)
This scheme is now closed. It helped large businesses affected by coronavirus through the purchase of their short-term debt.
Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS)
This scheme is now closed. Loan Terms and Revolving Credit Facilities were available to support businesses with a group turnover of over £45m.
Government guidance
Further information on support for UK businesses can be found on the government website.
Because some elements of business support are devolved, the measures you can access may differ from England if your business is in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
Coronavirus guidance and support
We’re here to support your business. See our latest guidance and find out how we might be able to help you.