Latest information about the support for businesses

KB currently accepts applications under a guarantee programme of ČMZRB (Czech-Moravian Guarantee and Development Bank) intended for the support of entrepreneurs and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic – the so-called COVID III programme. It is a guarantee programme available throughout the Czech Republic (incl. Prague), under which ČMZRB provides support in the form of guarantees for operating loans. The total allocation of funds under the COVID III programme amounts to CZK 150 bn., with CZK 50 bn. for tranche 1.

Applications are accepted solely via the “I WANT A LOAN” online form available at KB’s website – see the above link.

The ČMZRB guarantee itself is to be arranged by Komerční banka as part of the loan application process – i.e. it is not necessary to apply for the guarantee separately, as was the case in connection with previous guarantee schemes.

Envisaged basic parameters of a KB loan and ČMZRB guarantee under the COVID III programme:

Eligible borrowers	Legal entities and entrepreneurs (individuals) in the Czech Republic with no more than 500 employees Engaged in the following sectors: agriculture, forestry, production, trade, transportation, services, etc. (CZ-NACE A, B08, C, E, F, G, H, I, J, M, N, P, Q, R a S)
Loan purpose	Financing of operations (with a revolving option available)
Maximum loan amount	CZK 50 million
Loan currency	CZK
Loan to be arranged by	No later than 31 December 2020
Form of ČMZRB support	Loan guarantee
Maximum guarantee amount	portfoliová
Maximální výše záruky	90% of the guaranteed loan for applicants with up to 250 employees
	80% of the guaranteed loan for applicants with 250 to 500 employees
Maximum term of guarantee	3 years
Other specific conditions	Guarantee validity is subject to disclosure of the borrower, including its beneficial owner

LIST OF BENEFICIARIES OF COVID III

Loan deferment for entrepreneurs and business

Termination of application. Notice of intent to use the protection period

As of October 1, 2020, the application of client Notifications of intention to use the protection period for business loans is terminated, following Act No. 177/2020 Coll. of April 16, 2020, on specific field measures of loan repayment in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. After September 30, 2020, clients who announce their intention can no longer be complied with by law.

Financing from KB in cooperation with ČMZRB and other institutions

ČMZRB
KB – in cooperation with the Czech-Moravian Guarantee and Development Bank (ČMZRB) – continues to provide loans on preferential terms with M-Guarantee (programme Guarantee 2015 – 2023). For more information, visit our website.

PGRLF
In cooperation with the Farming and Forestry Relief and Guarantee Fund (Podpůrný a garanční rolnický a lesnický fond, a.s.; “PGRLF”), we are prepared to provide support to farmers in the form of loans with interest rate subsidies. For current information about individual programmes, visit the PGRLF website.

Postponed submission of tax returns

In compliance with the Tax Liberation Package adopted by the Czech Government in response to the current COVID-19 outbreak, KB allows clients, who are required to submit their financial statements to KB by 31 March 2020 in accordance with their respective loan agreements:

To submit their tax returns by 1 July 2020 – either in person or electronically using MojeBanka / Mobilní banka internet banking.

Useful information

MINISTRY OF FINANCE
Guide for taxpayers in connection with the coronavirus pandemic

AMSP ČR
Current information for businesses in connection with the coronavirus pandemic

ČMZRB
Current information for businesses in connection with the coronavirus pandemic

Financing on preferential terms with COVID Prague guarantee – collection of applications ended

In connection with our long-term cooperation with ČMZRB, we will be able to provide our business clients with financing featuring COVID Prague guarantee; as part of the programme, small businesses and entrepreneurs active in the City of Prague can benefit from operating loans guaranteed by ČMZRB. It is a guarantee scheme that features support of ČMZRB in the form of a guarantee and financial contribution for interest payments of guaranteed loans. Only existing bank loans qualify for the COVID Prague guarantee.

Programme applications should be accepted as from 21 April 2020 COLLECTION OF APPLICATIONS HAS ENDED

We will keep you updated on new developments.

For more information about the programme, see the ČMZRB website.

Basic parameters of the guarantee

Intended for	Small and medium-sized businesses
Regional restrictions	City of Prague
Purpose of the guaranteed loan	Operating cost
Maximum guarantee amount	80% of the guaranteed loan
Maximum amount of the guaranteed loan	CZK 15 million
Maximum term of guarantee	3 years
Maximum financial contribution for interest	CZK 1 million over the period of 3 years
State aid level	De minimis aid

COVID Guarantee Expansion (COVID II Programme) – First round of applications ended on 3 April 2020

ČMZRB guarantees for operating loans of commercial banks

In connection with our long-term cooperation with ČMZRB, we wish to introduce a new COVID Guarantee Expansion programme for our business clients, combining operating loans with a ČMZRB guarantee.

The new programme will make it easier for businesses to receive operational funding during these trying times, with contributions for interest payments in connection with new loans. Business clients can cover their expenses associated with acquisition of small tangible and intangible assets, inventory acquisition and financing, staff costs, energy costs, rent, settlement of trade payables (invoices), pre-financing of receivables, and other operating expenses.

Basic terms of the guarantee:

Up to 80% of the guaranteed loan principal
Guaranteed loan amount from CZK 10,000 to CZK 15 million
Solely for borrower’s operating costs
Term of guarantee not to exceed 3 years
Total amount of financial contributions for interest payments depends on the guaranteed loan amount: 30% for loans up to CZK 500,000 (max. CZK 150,000), 20% for loans from CZK 500,000 to CZK 1 million (max. CZK 250,000), and 15% for loans over CZK 1 million

Guarantee intended for:
Small and medium-sized businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic (with the exception of the City of Prague and some specific activities).

Period for submitting applications: as of 2 April 2020

For more information about the programme, see the ČMZRB website.