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Spread the cost of your SRA practising certificate renewal fees over 10 monthly repayments, helping your firm plan cash flow with greater certainty.
Annual practising certificate renewals create a significant financial commitment for law firms to factor into their cash flow planning.
Renewal fees can create a concentrated cash outflow, particularly for firms renewing practising certificates for larger teams.
The SRA practising certificate renewal can fall alongside other financial commitments, putting additional pressure on available working capital.
Using working capital to meet renewal fees upfront can reduce the cash available for day-to-day operations, investments and other priorities.
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.
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.
Our specialist SRA renewal finance is designed around the financial commitments and deadlines that come with running a legal practice.
Speak to our team even if your renewal deadline is approaching.
Spread annual renewal fees over 10 monthly repayments.
Funding can be applied for directly through our portal.
Receive specialist support from account managers who understand legal cash flow cycles.
We work with a wide panel of lenders to find competitive rates for your firm.
Supporting firms with a range of renewal requirements.
Complete your SRA renewal: When the renewal portal opens, confirm the SRA practising certificate renewal fees your firm needs to pay.
Submit your application: Apply for our finance through the portal.
Funding approval: Once approved, you can receive funding for your SRA practising certificate renewal in as little as 24-48 hours
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.
We have proudly supported firms since 1990:
Spread your practising certificate renewal fees over 10 monthly repayments and keep working capital available for other priorities in your practice.
We’re here to answer your funding questions.
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.
You can apply for funding through mySRA as part of their renewal process.
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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