Developing the e-commerce of SMEs in countries outside Italy

Developing the e-commerce of SMEs in countries outside Italy

We can strengthen the international competitiveness of your business by supporting the development of e-commerce.

Who is it for?

Italian SMEs only, established as companies with share capital and that have filed at least two financial statements for two complete financial years with the Companies’ Register.

How it works

Subsidised loan with “de minimis” conditions and a co-funded grant under the Temporary Framework, for the development of digital investment project to set up or improve a proprietary e-commerce platform (dedicated) or access a third-party platform (market place) for the sale of goods or services manufactured in Italy or with a registered Italian trademark.

Maximum amount that may be financed:

  • For a proprietary platform: up to €300,000 and in any case no more than 15% of average revenues resulting from the last two financial statements approved and filed by the business
  • For a third-party platform: up to €200,000 and in any case no more than 15% of average revenues resulting from the last two financial statements approved and filed by the business

Minimum amount equal to €10,000

Maximum amount of the grant: up to 40% for businesses in Southern Italy, up to 25% for remaining businesses. The co-funded grant is disbursed, in any case, within the limits of the total maximum amount of the loan for the business, under the Temporary Framework.

Duration of the financing: 4 years, of which a 1-year grace period.

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