Self employed loans for small businesses

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• Apply online in 7 minutes
• Decision in as little as 1 hour
• Borrow £10,000 to £750,000
• Rates from 6.9% per year

Funding Circle has worked with the British Business Bank since 2013, supporting thousands of businesses as one of the largest providers of Government-backed loans including through the Growth Guarantee Scheme.

Business loans for small business owners

Our self employed loans provide a simple, low-cost way to borrow money for your business and with fixed monthly repayments it is easy to plan for the future.

What does it mean to be self-employed?

Being self-employed means that you work for yourself, rather than working for an employer, which gives you more freedom to choose a way of working that’s right for you.

Types of self-employment loans

There are three types of self-employment that each have different benefits:

Sole trader loans: A self-employed sole trader is the simplest way to start your own business. Sole traders work on their own and are personally liable for any loans or debts.

Partnership loans: A self-employed partnership is a minimum of two people that share responsibility for a business. Each person’s income and liability is proportional to their share in the business.

Limited company loans: A limited company is when the business is a separate legal entity from the owners. The company itself is liable for any loans or debt, rather than the owners having to be personally liable.

To find out if you qualify for a self employed loan apply here.

Self employed loans

• Boost your cash flow
• Pay business expenses
• Help with payroll
• Manage uncertainty
• Grow your business
• Cover revenue gaps

Check your eligibility in 30 seconds with our online form without affecting your credit score.

Applying is quick and easy

1. Check if you qualify in 30 seconds
   See if you’re eligible without affecting your credit score

2. Apply online in 7 minutes
   Complete our simple form with your details, and we’ll only ask for supporting documents if we need them

3. Get approved in as little as 1 hour
   If approved, you’ll receive no-obligation offer with your personalised rate

4. Get your funds in a couple of days
   Once you accept your offer we'll deposit the money into your account - typically within 48 hours

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a loan if I'm self-employed?

Yes, you can. Funding Circle offers loans to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, so you can take out a Funding Circle business loan from from £10,000 to £750,000

Who can apply for a self-employed loan?

We currently offer self-employed loans to sole traders, partnerships and limited companies, so if you fit into one of these categories, you’ll be able to apply for a loan with us.

How can I get a self employed loan?

You can apply for a self-employed loan on our website. Our application form takes just 7 minutes to complete, and you could receive a decision in as little as 1 hour.

What can I use a self employed loan for?

Self-employed loans can be used for almost any purpose, whether it’s to cover shipping costs and supply chain disruption, to fund business growth, or to hire new staff to meet increased demand.

We’ve helped over 135,000 UK businesses borrow £18 billion to take their business further.

£18 billion

Lent to UK businesses

Looking for a shorter term loan to bridge cash flow gaps?

Get a quick injection of funds, just when your business needs it. Choose from 6 or 12-month terms with no upfront fee if you apply directly.