SRA practising certificate renewal loans for law firms 

Spread the cost of your SRA practising certificate renewal fees over 10 monthly repayments, helping your firm plan cash flow with greater certainty.

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100+ years combined industry experience
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Preferential rates
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1-2-1 account support
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Authorised and regulated by the FCA
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100+ years combined industry experience

Plan ahead for your practising certificate renewal

Annual practising certificate renewals create a significant financial commitment for law firms to factor into their cash flow planning.

A single annual payment

Renewal fees can create a concentrated cash outflow, particularly for firms renewing practising certificates for larger teams.

Balancing other financial liabilities

The SRA practising certificate renewal can fall alongside other financial commitments, putting additional pressure on available working capital.

Maintaining a smooth-running practice

Using working capital to meet renewal fees upfront can reduce the cash available for day-to-day operations, investments and other priorities.

How you can spread the cost with practising certificate renewal finance

SRA practising certificate renewal finance allows eligible law firms to spread the cost of their renewal fees over 10 monthly repayments, rather than meeting the full cost upfront.

Using a practice certificate loan can help your firm plan the cost alongside other commitments and retain working capital for use elsewhere in your practice.

Expert-led funding, backed by industry partners

Shire Professions Finance is proud to be appointed as a Strategic Partner to the Law Society of England and Wales, supporting solicitors with specialist law firm finance.

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The Shire Professions Finance Difference

Our specialist SRA renewal finance is designed around the financial commitments and deadlines that come with running a legal practice.

Support when deadlines are close

Speak to our team even if your renewal deadline is approaching.

Fixed terms and monthly repayments

Spread annual renewal fees over 10 monthly repayments.

Apply through our portal

Funding can be applied for directly through our portal.

30+ years of legal sector expertise

Receive specialist support from account managers who understand legal cash flow cycles.

A wide range of lenders

We work with a wide panel of lenders to find competitive rates for your firm.

Funding built around your firm

Supporting firms with a range of renewal requirements.

3 simple steps to arranging finance for your practising certificate renewal

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Complete your SRA renewal: When the renewal portal opens, confirm the SRA practising certificate renewal fees your firm needs to pay. 

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Submit your application: Apply for our finance through the portal.

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Funding approval: Once approved, you can receive funding for your SRA practising certificate renewal in as little as 24-48 hours

Finance beyond renewal season

SRA practising certificate renewals are just one of the financial commitments law firms need to plan for throughout the year.

From tax and VAT liabilities to investment in your practice, Shire provides a range of finance options designed to meet the operational realities of a law firm, helping practices take control of their cash flow.

Explore our solutions for law firms

What our clients have to say

We have proudly supported firms since 1990:

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Planning for your next SRA renewal?

Spread your practising certificate renewal fees over 10 monthly repayments and keep working capital available for other priorities in your practice.

FAQs

We’re here to answer your funding questions.

What is SRA practising certificate renewal finance?

SRA practising certificate renewal finance allows law firms to spread the cost of their practising certificate renewal fees over 10 fixed monthly repayments rather than paying the full amount upfront.

How do I apply for finance through mySRA?

You can apply for funding through mySRA as part of their renewal process.

When do I need to renew my SRA practising certificate?

The SRA sets the annual practising certificate renewal period, which typically runs from the 1st October to 30th November. Firms should check the latest SRA renewal guidance and deadlines when planning their application and payment.

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