Internationalization Loan

The Internationalization Loan is intended for financing the business operations of a Finnish SME abroad.

The loan may be used when a subsidiary or an affiliated company abroad needs funding for investment, development or growth. The loan can also be used to acquire or increase a holding, or to raise the share capital, in a subsidiary or in an affiliated company abroad. After the investment, the borrower must usually hold at least 1/5 of the voting rights in the company.

To be eligible for financing, the subsidiary or affiliated company abroad must primarily engage in production, assembly, maintenance or service. Financing cannot be granted merely for the establishment or expansion of a foreign sales office or for exports.

Enterprises with fewer than 250 employees that have an annual turnover not exceeding 50 million euros or an annual balance-sheet total not exceeding 43 million euros can apply for an Internationalization Loan.

Attachments
Online Application (open a new web browser)
Application (PDF)

Brochure (PDF)