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Assistance
FINGAL (DUBLIN NORTH) COUNTY ENTERPRISE BOARD

Mainscourt, 23 Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin

T: (01) 890 0800
F: (01) 813 9991
E: info@fingalceb.ie
W: www.fingalceb.ie
Contact: Oisin Geoghegan, CEO

Categories: Debt; E-Business; Equity; Grants; Information; Mentoring; Start-up Training; Training

Fingal CEB provides technical and financial assistance to small businesses operating in the Fingal area.

Its supports for small business promoters range from grant assistance, management skills development, advice, to training and information services. Its "Women in Business" initiative is very successful.

It also operates an Enterprise Fund to assist, through grant aid, individuals, groups or community projects providing products or services that can achieve commercial viability.

The County & City Enterprise Boards have four types of financial incentives available:

  • Feasibility Study Grant (BMW region: maximum €6,350; South and East region: maximum €5,100).
  • Capital (/Refundable Capital) Grant up to €75,000.
  • Employment (/Refundable Employment) Grant up to €7,500 per new employee up to 10 employees. The employment grant may also apply to a person starting up his/her own business.
  • Equity Finance – up to €75,000 can be invested in qualifying limited companies in the form of Preference Share Investment.

The County & City Enterprise Boards provide a full Information and Advisory service to new and existing entrepreneurs on all aspects of setting up and running a business.

The Boards operate in their own areas as a “single point of contact and referral service” for all State agencies and organisations, providing information on enterprise incentives, business structures, taxation, regulatory obligations, workspace availability, market research, upskilling opportunities, business and strategic planning etc. Most Boards have available extensive libraries and information centres, which are at the disposal of clients.