SEFA Funding Requirements

SEFA gives entrepreneurs up to 60 months to repay start-up capital loans. SEFA offers Asset Finance solutions tailored for your business’ needs. We help you to finance a wide range of new and/or used moveable assets.

SEFA  considers all applications for finance, however, the enterprise must have a business plan. SEFA  can assist with drawing up the plan through the other support it offers.

To be considered for finance, you must:

  • You need to be a South African citizen or a permanent resident
  • Have a registered entity, including sole traders with a fixed physical address
  • Fall within the required legal contractual capacity
  • Be domiciled in South Africa
  • Be compliant with generally accepted corporate governance practices appropriate to the client’s legal status
  • Have a written proposal or business plan that meets sefa’s loan application criteria
  • Demonstrate the character and ability to repay the loan
  • Have provided personal and/or credit references — if available
  • Be the majority shareholder and the owner-manager of the business
  • Provide relevant securities/collateral
  • Have a valid Tax Clearance Certificate