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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Government schemes and support
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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.
Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS)
The Recovery Loan scheme launched April 2021 is now closed.
The new iteration of the Recovery Loan Scheme has launched August 2022.
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.
Furloughing staff
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for furloughed staff is now closed.
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) due to coronavirus
The Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme has now closed.
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.
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.
BBL, CBILS and CLBILS are managed by the British Business Bank on behalf of, and with the financial backing of, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
British Business Bank plc is a development bank wholly owned by HM Government. It is not authorised or regulated by the PRA or the FCA.
Visit british-business-bank.co.uk.