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      Spaza Shop and General Dealers Support Scheme

      FUND DETAILS

      Name of the fund

      Spaza Shops and General Dealers Support Scheme

      Fund administered by

      Department of Small Business Development

      Type of relief/support

      Capital investment, credit facility and business support

      Total size of the fund

      Not stipulated

      Who does the fund target?

      Spaza shop owners

      Sector target       

      All sectors

      Minimum amount you can apply for                  

      Not stipulated

      Maximum amount you can apply for                

      R3500 capital investment PLUS R3500 revolving credit facility OR R7000 revolving credit facility

      FUNDING CRITERIA FOR THE SPAZA SHOPS AND GENERAL DEALERS SUPPORT SCHEME:

      • The shop must be managed by the owner.
      • Registration via SA SMME portal.
      • Must be buying products manufactured locally.
      • They must have a permit to trade and municipalities, if not, the Department will assist with this.
      • Must be registered with Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), if not, the Department will assist with this.
      • Must be registered with South Africa Revenue Services (SARS), if not, the Department will assist with this.
      • Must be registered with Unemployed Insurance Fund (UIF), if not, the Department will assist with this.

      HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SPAZA SHOPS AND GENERAL DEALERS SUPPORT SCHEME:

      Spaza shop owners are also able to go to their nearest Nedbank or Standard Bank branch to get assistance in completing the relevant registration and application forms.

      DOCUMENTATION TO BE PROVIDED FOR THE SPAZA SHOPS AND GENERAL DEALERS SUPPORT SCHEME:

      • Must have a permit to trade issued by the municipality, if not, the Department will assist with this.

      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE SPAZA SHOPS AND GENERAL DEALERS SUPPORT SCHEME:

      spazasupport@dsbd.gov.za | 0860 663 7867 

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