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Paycheck Protection Program Loan Payable
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Payable [Abstract]  
PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN PAYABLE

9. PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN PAYABLE 

 

On April 14, 2020, the Company received a loan in the amount of $124,400 under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) administered by the United States Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) from East West Bank. According to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “Cares Act”), PPP loan provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount and accrued interest if the funds are used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. However, at least 60% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll.

 

The loan was granted pursuant to a promissory note dated April 14, 2020 issued by the Company, which matures on April 13, 2022 and bears interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum. The Company will pay the principal in one payment of all outstanding principal plus all accrued unpaid interest on that date that is two years after the date of the promissory note. In addition, the Company will pay regular monthly payments in an amount equal to one month’s accrued interest commencing on the date that is seven months after the date of the promissory note, with all subsequent interest payments to be due on the same day of each month after that. No collateral or personal guarantees are required.

 

On January 29, 2021, BioKey received a loan in the amount of $132,331 under the Paycheck Protection Program administered by the United States Small Business Administration from East West Bank. According to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, PPP loan provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount and accrued interest if the funds are used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. However, at least 60% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll. The loan was granted pursuant to a promissory note dated January 27, 2021 issued by the Company, which matures on January 28, 2026 and bears interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum. The Company will pay the principal in one payment of all outstanding principal plus all accrued unpaid interest on that date that is five years after the date of the promissory note. No collateral or personal guarantees are required. 

 

On February 7, 2021, the Company received a loan in the amount of $104,167 under the Paycheck Protection Program administered by the United States Small Business Administration from Cathay Bank. According to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, PPP loan provides for forgiveness of up to the full principal amount and accrued interest if the funds are used for payroll costs, interest on mortgages, rent, and utilities. However, at least 60% of the forgiven amount must have been used for payroll. The loan was granted pursuant to a promissory note dated February 7, 2021 issued by the Company, which matures on February 6, 2026 and bears interest at a rate of 1.00% per annum. The Company will pay the principal in one payment of all outstanding principal plus all accrued unpaid interest on that date that is five years after the date of the promissory note. No collateral or personal guarantees are required.

 

PPP loan Forgiveness 

 

On February 27, 2021, the Company submitted all required documents, such as application form and use of funds, to East West Bank for the application of forgiveness. The PPP loan from East West Bank of $124,400 and $132,331 was forgiven by the SBA as a gesture of supporting the operation of the Company on March 15, 2021 and September 28, 2021, respectively.

 

On September 23, 2021, the Company submitted the required documents, such as application form and use of funds, to Cathay Bank for the application of forgiveness. The PPP loan from Cathay Bank of $104,167 was forgiven by the SBA as a gesture of supporting the operation of the Company on November 15, 2021.

 

As a result, the Company recorded the forgiveness of the PPP loans as government grant income in the aggregate amount of $360,898 during the year ended December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2022, there was no outstanding balance payable to the bank.