SME Business Loan

SME Bank is dedicated to empowering small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by providing tailored financial solutions to fuel their growth ambitions. With a deep understanding of SMEs' challenges, we offer flexible and competitive business loan options to support your entrepreneurial journey.

Why Choose a Business Loan from an SME Bank?

  • Competitive Interest Rates

  • Flexible Repayment Options:

  • Quick Approval Process

  • Dedicated Support

  • Additional Benefits


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Dhanguard, a trusted financial advisory service, ensures you get the best loan package according to your unique requirements. With Dhanguard's expertise and our commitment to your success, you can confidently take your business to new heights.

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AED 1,000,000
Minimum Revenue
AED 12,531
Monthly Payment
9 %
Flat Rate
4
Maximum Term

Dubai Islamic Bank's Al Islami Business Finance extends up to AED 1.5 million for businesses who think big. With a hassle-free approval process and business-friendly payment options, Al Islami Business Finance is the better way for all your business needs.

DIB Business Finance Features:

  • Finance up to AED 2.5 million
  • Competitive Profit Rates - 17%-24%
  • Financing based on Salam Finance
  • Flexible tenure from 6 months to 48 months
  • Minimum Annual Turnover - AED 1 Million
  • Minimum Annual Turnover 1000000
  • Minimum Loan Amount: AED 50,000

Unique features: 

  • The company should have a minimum annual sales turnover of AED 1,000,000 to be eligible for this finance
  • You do not need an account with the bank to apply for a business finance
  • The flat rate starts at 17% and can go up to 24% per annum, depending on company profile
  • The company should be at least 1 year old in order to qualify for finance

Fees & Charges: 

  • The early settlement fee is up to 1% of outstanding balance
AED 150,000
Minimum Revenue
AED 12,206
Monthly Payment
8 %
Flat Rate
4
Maximum Term

Use our financing solutions to manage your cash flow, asset acquisition and expansion requirements for your business.

Features & Benefits:

  • Murabaha and Ijarah products
  • Designed to provide solutions for: Working capital and fixed assets financing of up to AED 3 million on an unsecured/partially secured basis or up to AED 5 million on a fully secured basis
  • Trade finance products including Sight/Time LC's, Cash LC's, LC murabaha financing and all types of letters of guarantee.Vehicle fleet, buses and heavy truck financing initial public offering (IPO) financing (on selective basis)

Fees & Charges:

  • Processing Fee: 1.50%
  • Settlement Fee: 5.00 %
  • Minimum Annual Turnover: AED 1,500,000
AED 2,500,000
Minimum Revenue
AED 12,930
Monthly Payment
11 %
Flat Rate
4
Maximum Term

Gulf Finance Small Business Loans Features:

  • Unsecured cash loan of up to AED 250,000 for new customers
  • Or AED 500,000 for top-ups/ loan buy-outs
  • Minimum annual revenue - AED 2.5 Million as evidenced in bank statements
  • Maximum term - 48 months

Interest Rates:

  • 20%-24% for new loans
  • 18%-20% for loan buy outs
  • 18%-22% for top-ups

Maximum Loan Amount:

  • AED 250,000 for new customers
  • AED 500,000 for top-ups/ Loan buyouts

Minimum Age of Business:

  • 3 years for trading companies, as measured from the date of owner joining the business
  • 2 years for other companies, as measured from the date of owner joining the business

Early Settlement Fees:

  • 2%, if settled from own funds
  • 5%, if settled from other financial institutions

Documents Required:

  • 12 month bank statements for general trading companies, 6 months bank statements for other companies
  • KYC/KYB Documents
  • Verbal financials
  • Copies of invoices (sales and purchase)
AED 1,200,000 Minimum Revenue
Minimum Revenue
AED 12,662
Monthly Payment
10 %
Flat Rate
4
Maximum Term

Features:

  • Flexible repayment terms up to 48 months
  • Competitive interest rates
  •  Low premiums on Credit and Term Insurance
  • Dedicated Relationship Managers to service your business needs
  • No collateral required
  • Top-up facility within 6 months

Documents Required:

  • Passport copy with valid Visa page
  • Last 6  /12 months (>250 K) of bank statements
  • Copy of Trade License & Memorandum of Association
  • Power of Attorney
  • Audited Financials
AED 360,000
Minimum Revenue
AED 11,389
Monthly Payment
4 %
Flat Rate
4
Maximum Term

Features:

  • Loans of up to AED 7 Million
  • Financing up to 90%
  • Variety of brand and types of all passenger cars & mini buses
  • Minimum length of 1 business year

Documents Required:

  • Last 6 months (>250,000) of bank statements and Audited Financials (=> 1 MN)
  • Passport copy with valid Visa page of Business Owner / Director / Partner
  • List of vehicle fleet currently being used by the company
  • Copy of Trade License & Memorandum of Association
  • Power of Attorney
AED 900,000
Minimum Revenue
AED 13,064
Monthly Payment
12 %
Flat Rate
4
Maximum Term

Aseel Business Finance provides financial solutions to SMEs. Whether it’s the day to day requirement of working capital or the SMEs wish to purchase any asset/service, Aseel's Business Finance solutions will help them solve their financing issues with additional benefits of free key-person protection, and faster turnaround time.

Introductory Offer:

Collateral-free financing

Aseel Business Finance Features:

  • Minimum monthly turnover AED 75,000 to apply
  • Free Key-person Takaful Protection
  • Maximum term is up to 60 months
  • Minimum age of business should be 2 years

Documents Required:

  • Constitutional documents where applicable: Trade License Chamber of Commerce Certificate Commercial Register Certificate Memorandum/Articles of Association Service Agency Agreement Notarized Power of Attorney
  • Key person's & Partner (s) Identity Documents (Passport, Emirates ID, Partner's passport, Partner's Emirates ID, Key person's Visa page (if not UAE National))
  • Latest 6 months bank statement
AED 600,000
Minimum Revenue
AED 12,681
Monthly Payment
10 %
Flat Rate
4
Maximum Term

Features:

  • Loans for self-employed individuals
  • Cash loans up to AED 400,000
  • Flexible repayment terms of up to 48 months
  • Top up facility

Documents Required:

  • Passport copy with visa page
  • Copy of trade license
  • Last 3 months of original bank statements
  • Memorandum of Association (MOA)
  • Power of Attorney (POA)
AED 360,000
Minimum Revenue
AED 11,389
Monthly Payment
4 %
Flat Rate
4
Maximum Term

Features:
• Funding up to 90% • Flexible finance scheme for both new & used vehicles • Attractive interest rates • Extend loans to first time buyers as well as fleet operators • Insurance funding
Documents Required:
• Last 6 months (>250,000) of bank statements and Audited Financials (=> 1 MN) • Passport copy with valid Visa page of Business Owner / Director / Partner • List of vehicle fleet currently being used by the company • Copy of Trade License & Memorandum of Association • Power of Attorney

AED 360,000
Minimum Revenue
AED 11,389
Monthly Payment
4 %
Flat Rate
4
Maximum Term

Features:
• Loans of up to AED 7 Million • Funding up to 85% • Available for rental company • Loans available to all segments of customers ranging from first time users to strategic customers • Insurance funding

Documents Required:
• Last 6 months (>250,000) of bank statements and Audited Financials (=> 1 MN) • Passport copy with valid Visa page of Business Owner / Director / Partner • List of vehicle fleet currently being used by the company • Copy of Trade License & Memorandum of Association • Power of Attorney

AED 300,000
Minimum Revenue
AED 12,141
Monthly Payment
8 %
Flat Rate
4
Maximum Term

Features:
• Higher eligibility for businesses • Flexible tenor up to 48 months • Lower Interest Rates • Top-up facility within 6 months • POS terminals issued by any bank can be hypothecated

Documents Required:
• Passport copy with valid Visa page • Last 6 months bank statements • Copy of Trade License & Memorandum of Association • Power of Attorney • Audited Financials

SME BANK 

The Government of Dubai, through its dedicated SME Bank, aims to foster entrepreneurial growth by offering specialized SME loans designed to meet the unique needs of emerging businesses. Recognizing the pivotal role small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play in the economic landscape, the Dubai SME Business Loan initiative provides financial support to new ventures seeking to establish themselves in the city's dynamic business environment. Dubai Asset Funding, in collaboration with SME Bank, offers specialized SME loans designed to fuel the growth of new businesses in Dubai. Designed to meet the unique needs of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), these loans help entrepreneurs looking to establish and expand their ventures. Dubai Asset Funding recognizes the pivotal role SMEs play in driving economic development and, as such, offers accessible and competitive SME business loans. With a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, Dubai Asset Funding ensures that SMEs have the financial backing they need to thrive in the competitive business environment of the region.

The Dubai SME Asset Funding Loan is an interest-free product in which the Foundation lends up to 80% of the asset value and is paid back by the business owner in equal monthly installments.    

Documents Required

To secure an SME loan for a new business, the following essential documents are required for the application process:

  • A copy of the national identification document.

  • A copy of a passport.

  • A copy of the Family Book.

  • Trade license 

  • Copy of the memorandum of organization, office from Ejari, warehouse from Ejari (if any)

  • List of employees registered with the Ministry of Labor.

  • The bank statements (for 6 months)

  • The audited financial statements for the previous two years, and internal financial statements. All account statements are needed for an audit if various banks maintain several active business accounts.

  • Original price quote or invoice from a distributor, facility, or authorized supplier.

NOTE: The institution's credit team may request more evidence.

Eligibility 

The criteria for eligibility to obtain a Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) business loan are as follows:

  • There must be a UAE national as the recipient.

  • The business will be based in Dubai and be wholly owned and operated by a national or nationals of the United Arab Emirates.

  • The entrepreneur must be at least 21 years old.

Features

  • A maximum of 300,000 dirhams can be used to fund assets.

  • The maximum grace period for asset financing is 1 year or 12 months,

  • No interest rate.

  • Ninety days is the expected time for service completion.

Connect with Dhanguard to secure an SME loan effortlessly for your new business venture. Our dedicated team is committed to simplifying the entire process for you. Let us handle all the necessary documentation, making the application process smooth and stress-free. With Dhanguard, accessing SME loans becomes a straightforward journey, supporting the growth and success of your new business.