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> ## Documentation Index
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# Payhawk's Growth Program for UK and EEA small businesses

Small and growing businesses that are based in the UK or the EEA can take advantage of [Payhawk's Growth Program](https://payhawk.com/growth-program) specifically tailored to their needs and requirements, and designed for fast approval and quick self-onboarding.

## Benefits

- Payhawk's Growth Program empowers your business with an enterprise-ready spend management solution and gives you access to everything you need to efficiently control spending at a fraction of the cost. For more information, see the [full Payhawk's Growth Program feature list](https://storage.googleapis.com/payhawk-wp-content-uploads/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Growth%20program%20vs%20other%20plans%20(1).pdf).
- Easy application process and highly effective self-serving onboarding allowing you to move at your own pace.

## Eligibility

- First-time Payhawk customers registered in the UK or EEA that are not part of group businesses.
- Up to 20 employees. Exceptions are micro-enterprises or small charities as defined in the UK Consumer Duty Regulations.

## Applying for Payhawk's Growth Program

You can apply for Payhawk's Growth Program directly from [Payhawk's website](https://payhawk.com/growth-program) by clicking the **Apply now** button. As part of the application process, you'll need to provide some basic details about your company so that Payhawk can check its eligibility.

Most applications are approved instantly and once approved you'll be able to create your account and start exploring Payhawk.

## Exploring Payhawk for a commitment-free period

After creating your account, you get free access to Payhawk for 7 days so that you can explore the product. For example, download the Payhawk Mobile App, add up to 10 users, connect your accounting software by using the Payhawk connection wizard, and start submitting expenses.

## Signing up for Payhawk's Growth Program

During the 7-day exploration period, you will be asked to provide additional details so that Payhawk can run any [required compliance checks](/help/compliance-checks-and-identity-verification-at-payhawk-for-uk-and-eea-entities). This grants you access to Payhawk's payment functionalities thus allowing you to optimize all your business spend.

## Useful resources

- [Compliance checks and requirements in the UK and EEA](/help/compliance-checks-and-requirements-in-the-uk-and-eea)
- [Compliance checks and requirements in the US](/help/applying-for-payhawk-in-the-us-1)
- [Onboarding](/help/onboarding)