The UAE’s regulated
platform for SME
business finance

Fast and straightforward business loans and working capital for UAE SMEs trading for 2+ years.
No audited accounts, no property as security. Start with your trade licence.

Funded for UAE SMEs since 2014 AED 0M
Approval in 2 days

SME funding options

Business finance built for UAE SMEs

Two products for established UAE SMEs. Term finance for planned growth, working capital finance for cash-flow gaps. Find out which one suits you best.

For planned growth

Term Finance

A lump sum from AED 200K to AED 2M, repaid in fixed monthly instalments over 12–24 months. Use it for stock, equipment, a new site, or whatever is needed to help grow your business.

Amount

AED 200K – 2M

Term

Up to 24 months

How it works

How to get SME funding in the UAE: three steps

Apply online, start with your trade licence, and get a decision in 4 days. We ask for other documents only when we need them.

Apply online in two minutes

Two minutes online. What you do, how long you've been trading, roughly what you need. We'll call you within the hour.

Upload your trade licence

That's all we need to start. Upload it on the call and we'll come back with what you qualify for.

Get your decision and funds

Bank statements and VAT returns — only when we need them. Decision in [X] days. Funds released within [X] days of signing.

What you'll need

Documents you need
for an SME business loan

Here's everything we'll ever ask for, and when. Holding company or overseas shareholders? There are a couple of extras - we'll walk you through them on the call.

See the full checklist

To start

1 document

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Trade licence

To get a decision

3 more

Bank statements — last 12 months
VAT returns
Emirates ID for each shareholder

Backed by

SMEs we've funded

FOUNDER SERIES

"Pull quote from a funded customer — the problem they had, and what changed. Two sentences, their words.”

John Steward, CEO — Aptec LLC

Construction · Funded AED 2M · Jan, 2025

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FOUNDER SERIES

"Pull quote from a funded customer — the problem they had, and what changed. Two sentences, their words.”

John Steward, CEO — Aptec LLC

Construction · Funded AED 2M · Jan, 2025

Watch the full conversation →

FOUNDER SERIES

"Pull quote from a funded customer — the problem they had, and what changed. Two sentences, their words.”

John Steward, CEO — Aptec LLC

Construction · Funded AED 2M · Jan, 2025

Watch the full conversation →

FAQs

Common questions about SME finance in the UAE

Straight answers, first sentence.

How much does an SME business loan cost with Beehive?
How long does SME funding approval take?
Can I get a business loan if my bank rejected me?
Do I need audited accounts for SME funding?
Who is eligible for Beehive SME funding?
Is Beehive regulated and safe?
Is Beehive Sharia-compliant?

Check your SME funding eligibility in 30 seconds

30 seconds now. A call within the hour.

SMEs are already growing with Beehive.
It starts with a 2-minute form.

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