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title: How old should my business be to qualify for a loan?
description: Numerous banks in the UAE require that a business be in operation for at least 12 to 24 months to qualify for a business loan. This is because they want to be sure your business is doing well and can…
url: "https://yazodo.com/help/business-loan/how-old-should-my-business-be-to-qualify-for-a-loan/"
updated: "2025-12-03"
category: Business Loan
tags:
  - Application Process
  - Business Loan
  - Eligibility
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# How old should my business be to qualify for a loan?

Numerous banks in the UAE require that a business be in operation for at least 12 to 24 months to qualify for a business loan. This is because they want to be sure your business is doing well and can pay the loan back. Some banks also ask for at least 2 years of business history with audited financials. But there are some special programs that may offer loans to startups with a shorter business history.