The Brexit Support Grant, funded by the Scottish Government, provides up to a maximum of £4,000 to help small to medium-sized enterprises in Scotland manage a wide range of Brexit impacts.

Yes, if you're a:

• VAT registered small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Scotland
  • Under 250 employees 
  • Turnover less than 50 million Euros or
  • Balance sheet less than 43 million Euros

Here are some practical examples of activities the grant can be used for:

• Brexit impact scenario planning
• Additional professional services specifically in relation to Brexit issues, e.g.
  • Legal and contractual issues
  • Modelling cashflow
  • Modelling impact of changing customs/tariffs/VAT
  • Strengthening financial and currency management
• Exploring supply chain issues and opportunities
• Reviewing and optimising transport or logistics arrangements
• Costs incurred in acquiring AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) status
• Human resource issues
• Cost of (up to two employees) attending training courses relating to any of the above topics if your company is also undertaking complementary activity
• Air travel from Scotland to international markets to react to supplier and/or customer issues directly relating to Brexit (two employees per company, per visit, economy fares and flat rate of £50 per person per night for accommodation)

To help your company respond to Brexit implications, the grant can be used for costs incurred for: 

• Consultancy (not on payroll)
• Professional fees – legal and financial (not on payroll)
• Graduate placements (on payroll)
• Interns (on payroll)
• International market visits – travel and accommodation

How to apply

Download an application form (Word doc, 45KB)

Sign, scan and return your completed application to us by email to enquiries@prepareforbrexit.scot

Once you’ve submitted your application form, we'll update you on progress within 7 working days.

Got a question or need help filling in the form? Give us a call on 0300 303 0661 (Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm).

Source: prepareforbrexit.scot