Nº 0043 Listed July 2026 Rolling
UK Export Finance
About this funding
UK Export Finance (UKEF), administered by the Department for Business and Trade, offers comprehensive financial support to help businesses expand their international operations.
The programme provides loan guarantees, trade finance facilities, and insurance protection against buyer non-payment, alongside expert guidance from experienced export finance specialists. Eligible businesses must demonstrate a minimum threshold of turnover derived from international sales and can operate across numerous sectors including manufacturing, life sciences, construction, hospitality, retail, and technology. Greater Manchester businesses benefit from access to unlimited loan amounts with government-backed guarantees, reducing lender risk and improving borrowing terms. The scheme covers all major UK regions including the North West, making it readily accessible to local enterprises seeking to develop overseas markets.
Who can apply
Businesses must demonstrate minimum turnover from international sales. Open to companies across agriculture, manufacturing, life sciences, construction, hospitality, retail, technology, and numerous other sectors. Available to North West and Greater Manchester enterprises.
How to apply
Contact UK Export Finance or the Department for Business and Trade for assessment of eligibility and to discuss specific trade finance requirements and guarantee options
Common questions
- What is UK Export Finance?
- UKEF provides government-backed loan guarantees, trade finance facilities, and payment protection insurance to businesses demonstrating international sales revenue across diverse sectors. Greater Manchester companies can access unlimited financing with expert export guidance to support…
- How much funding is available?
- UK Export Finance offers No maximum loan limit.
- Who can apply for UK Export Finance?
- Businesses must demonstrate minimum turnover from international sales. Open to companies across agriculture, manufacturing, life sciences, construction, hospitality, retail, technology, and numerous other sectors. Available to North West and Greater Manchester enterprises.
- What is the deadline?
- UK Export Finance accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides UK Export Finance?
- UK Export Finance is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for UK Export Finance?
- Contact UK Export Finance or the Department for Business and Trade for assessment of eligibility and to discuss specific trade finance requirements and guarantee options.
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0043 of the Manchester Business Services register.