Bring business plans, feasibility evidence, valuation questions and funding records into a coherent file that lenders, investors or support programmes can assess on their terms. Describe what money is needed for, which entity will receive it and how it relates to the current business.
Reconcile the funding story
Describe what money is needed for, which entity will receive it and how it relates to the current business. Use the CR and ownership records to identify who can approve a borrowing or investment transaction. Separate historic trading evidence from forecasts, and distinguish an owner contribution from a bank facility or equity issue.
Build decision-grade financial evidence
A plan should connect customer assumptions, costs, cash requirements and repayment or return expectations. Valuation, private equity and M&A enquiries may require specialist methods and access to sensitive records. Explain material uncertainties and missing data. A polished presentation cannot substitute for supportable financial statements, contracts and a coherent use of funds.
Check programme and facility conditions
Tamkeen support and bank facilities have their own eligibility, assessment and continuing conditions. Record the programme source, application status and restrictions on use of funds. An enquiry can organise readiness and introductions to qualified advisers. Funding approval, grants, investment terms and commercial outcomes remain independent decisions and cannot be guaranteed.
Specific enquiries within this scope
Choose the task that matches your situation. Availability, responsible providers and any required professional permissions must be established in the written scope.
Scope to agree in writing
- Funding evidence index
- Use-of-funds explanation
- Forecast assumption review brief
- Programme eligibility questions
Prepare for the enquiry
- Current ownership and CR details
- Financial history and forecasts
- Funding purpose and amount context
- Existing lender or investor terms
Before you take the next step
Can a CR amendment affect an application?
A change in ownership, activity or applicant entity may alter the facts a lender or programme reviewed. Notify the relevant decision-maker and confirm whether updated evidence or consent is needed.
How should a grant application be recorded?
Keep the programme source, applicant entity, evidence submitted and conditions attached to any decision. A potential support opportunity should remain distinct from approved and received funding.
Why reconcile a funding plan to the CR?
Reviewers need to know which entity conducts the activity, receives funds and carries obligations. An outdated ownership or activity record can leave that relationship unclear.
Continue your planning
Corporate bank account preparation
Organise a consistent KYC record for account opening, periodic bank reviews and changes to shareholders, signatories, activity or expected transaction patterns.
02Accounting, VAT and tax coordination
Organise bookkeeping, VAT, tax coordination and audit preparation around the legal entity so transaction records and statutory details tell the same business story.
03Restructuring and company closure
Coordinate amendments, conversions, transfers, acquisitions and liquidation as controlled changes with a complete record of liabilities, authority decisions and linked account close-outs.