Business owners are notified that Friday, August 21 is the deadline to submit applications for the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Business Grant Relief Programme.

Persons must have the following requirements to apply:

• A valid trade licence with up-to date payments or arrangement in place to make outstanding payments.
• 20 employees or less
• Commenced operations prior to January 31, 2020.
• In operation now or planning to resume once the borders re-open to visitors.

Applications must be submitted with a valid trade licence and proof that the business has been in operation prior to January 31, 2020

Application forms will be made available on the Government’s website at bvi.gov.vg and should be completed online. Provisions have been made for uploading supporting documents electronically.

Persons are asked to contact the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs at (284) 468-4280 or (284) 468-9220 or via e-mail at bvibusinessgrant@gov.vg for assistance.