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Information Sheet

Obtaining finance in the UK

This information sheet summarises the main ways in which businesses can obtain finance in the UK.

The topics covered are:

  • Obtaining equity finance

  • Obtaining debt finance

  • Other sources of finance

  • Regulation - The Financial Services Authority

  • Further information

The UK has the best developed financial services sector in Europe, offering businesses various options for obtaining finance that range from small, specialist seed funds through to a full listing on the London Stock Exchange. The UK has Europe’s largest venture capital market and is home to the City of London, one of the world’s leading international financial centres.



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