Business loan request

Business acquisition

Is your financing request for a business acquisition?

Authorization

Are you the business owner OR do you have the right to request financing for the business instead of the owner(s)?

No

Age of majority

Have all the shareholders reached the age of maturity (in their province or territory of residence)?

No

Canadian business

In the case of incorporation, is the business incorporated according to Canadian laws?

OR

In the case of a sole proprietorship, is the owner a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?

No

Activities

Is your business involved in any of the following:

A government organization, a syndicate, a charity or a religious organization
Violence, discrimination based on race, ethnicity or origin, skin colour, religion, sex, age, physical or mental invalidity, or sexual exploitation - directly or indirectly
Doing business in one of the countries proscribed by the government of Canada

Yes

Revenue generation

How long has your business been generating revenues?

Finance

Have you filed for consumer proposals or declared bankruptcy in the last 5 years?

Yes

Good news!

You’re eligible to apply for financing from BDC.

How much are you looking to borrow?

Enter an amount higher than $10,000 without a period, comma, or dollar sign.

When do you need the funds?

Tell us about your project and how the loan will be used

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Tell us about your business

Company name

Business type

Industry

Established in

Number of employees (including yourself)

Annual sales (enter an amount without space, period, comma, or dollar sign)

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City

Province

Postal code

Country

Describe the nature of your business's activities. What is your role in the business? What is its net profit? Do you have experience in your business's industry? If so, explain. Are there key associates or employees in your business? If so, tell us about them.

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How can we reach you?

First name

Last name

Email address

Business phone

Extension

Job role

Do you own other businesses? Do you pay your bills on time? What is your estimated personal net worth (personal loans: house, RRSP, investments, TFSA, personal debts)?

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How did you hear about BDC?

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Business acquisition

You wish to acquire a business?

See our Business transfer or purchase financing

Authorization

Age of majority

Canadian business

Activities

Revenue generation

Your business has been in operation less than 12 months

Reach out to our partners

Your business has been in operation for at least 24 months

See our financing solutions