Central Guarantee Fund for SME loans
Fondo di Garanzia per le Piccole e Medie Imprese
Paid by Ministero delle Imprese e del Made in Italy / MCC · 🇮🇹 Italy
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 3 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
garanzia diretta dell'80% e riassicurazione all'80%
https://www.mimit.gov.it/it/incentivi/fondo-di-garanzia-per-le-pmi
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.mimit.gov.it
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