Support for businesses with the coronavirus consequences

If you as an entrepreneur are suffering from the economic consequences of the novel coronavirus, various support options may be available to you. To find out about the possibilities, you can contact the Federal Ministry of Economics, among others.

The Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology provides information on the available instruments on its website and has set up a hotline for business-related coronavirus questions.

Possible supports include, for example

• Loans and other financial assistance for short-term liquidity needs,
• Guarantees,
• Short-time allowance and
• other instruments.

Small and medium-sized enterprises, micro-enterprises and solo self-employed people can also receive support.

The Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) also provides information on loan opportunities for affected companies. If you have questions about short-time allowance, you can contact the Federal Employment Agency.

Note: The supports offered may change at short notice due to new legislation.

Information for Hesse:

• Effects of the coronavirus pandemic on companies in Hesse
• Tax aid for companies during the coronavirus crisis
• Information from the IHK Darmstadt