We're ready to answer your questions and have put together answers to a list of FAQs already submitted to share with you #MidDevon #bizhour #coronavirus #businessgrants

#Coronavirus #BusinessGrant FAQ1: Will I have to pay the funding back? No, the grants are one-off payments, not a loan, so you won't need to pay them back unless you have made a fraudulent claim. #MidDevon #BizHour #BizTips

#Coronavirus #BusinessGrants FAQ2: Can I claim if I work from home? Not unless you have commercial property status. Your business needs to be registered for business rates to be eligible for the grant schemes. #MidDevon #BizHour

#Coronavirus #BusinessGrants FAQ3: Can you claim if you are a new business? Yes, if your property was in the non-domestic rating list and occupied/trading on or before 11 March 2020. #MidDevon #BizHour #BizTips

#Coronavirus #BusinessGrants FAQ5: Can you claim for more than one business premises? You can only receive one Small Biz Grant but the Retail, Hospitality & Leisure grant can be claimed per eligible property. You cannot claim both grants for the same property. #MidDevon #BizHour

#Coronavirus #BusinessGrants FAQ4: What paperwork do you need to supply if you don't have a business bank account? Supply a recent Bank Statement for the account you use that shows business transactions (eg rent payment) #MidDevon #BizHour #BizTips

#Coronavirus #BusinessGrants FAQ6: Am I eligible if I don't pay business rates? Businesses on the ratings list that qualify for small business rate relief or rural rate relief may be eligible for a Small Business Grant. #MidDevon #BizHour #BizTips

#Coronavirus #BusinessGrants FAQ7: Can you claim the grant if your business is still trading? Yes, you can. All eligible businesses are allowed to claim the funding as they are still likely to be affected by COVID-19. #MidDevon #BizHour #BizTips

#Coronavirus #BusinessGrants FAQ8: When will I get paid the funding? Mid Devon District Council is now processing completed claims within two working days. Please make sure your form is signed and you've included a recent business bank statement. #MidDevon #BizTips #BizHour