Dutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF)

Do you want to do business abroad? But do you have trouble arranging the necessary financing? You can apply for a loan, guarantee, or export financing from the Dutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF).

DTIF consists of 3 components:

• Investments: If you want to expand your business by setting up a new location abroad.
• Exports: If you want to export capital goods, such as machines.
• Imports: If you want to import goods and pay your supplier first. Or if you want to help your foreign supplier to grow.

When do you qualify?

You can apply for a loan, guarantee or financing from the Dutch Trade and Investment Fund (DTIF) if you meet the conditions, such as:

• Your company is established in the Netherlands.
• The country in which you want to do business is not covered by the DGGF. Check the DGGF country list to find out which countries this applies to.
• You have a business plan.
• You are able to repay the funding and you can prove this.
• You have tried to obtain (sufficient) funding from a bank, but failed.
• Your business activities are not included on the FMO exclusion list.
• You comply with the OECD Guidelines for Responsible Business Conduct.

View all conditions for the DTIF at Invest International.

How to apply?

You can apply for a loan, guarantee, or financing to Invest International. You first have to complete the funding advisor. If you meet the criteria, you will get a form to start your application.