The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Registration Loan Scheme is a Government initiative developed by the Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade (MOFNPT) in collaboration with the Development Bank of Seychelles (DBS), which is responsible for the administration and management of the loan.
The scheme supports Seychellois-owned Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as well as other eligible businesses, in financing the registration of their intellectual property (IP) rights—such as trademarks, patents, and copyrights—at regional and international levels.

Its goals are to:

Facilitate regional and international IP registration;
Promote innovation and creativity;
Facilitate access to global markets for Seychellois businesses; and
Drive sustainable economic development.

What Do You Need to Apply?

Applicants must submit the following to DBS:

A completed application form with the SCR 250 application fee.

Business registration documents and valid business license.

A valid TIN and a business profile.

The country in which the protection is being sought and the category of goods they wish to cover.

Know Your Customer (KYC) documents, including National Identification card, proof of address, and other relevant documents.

Copies of fee quotes and invoices for IP agent services and foreign registration fees.

Bank statements (last 6 months) and a cash flow projection (3 years).

A Certificate of Good Standing from the Registrar of Companies.

Acceptable collateral to fully secure the loan.