The NSW government is giving small businesses in NSW a discount on their fees by providing a rebate of $1500 on their fees & charges.

The rebate will be available from April 2021 until 30 June 2022.

How it works

  • Eligible businesses only need to apply for the rebate once.
  • You can submit multiple claims until the full value of $1500 is reached.
  • Use this money to offset the costs of eligible NSW and local government fees and charges.
  • Only one $1500 rebate is available for each ABN.
  • Funds can be used to offset the costs of eligible NSW and local government fees and charges. These include, but are not limited to:
  1. food authority licences
  2. liquor licences
  3. tradesperson licences
  4. event fees
  5. outdoor seating fees
  6. council rates.
  • The rebate can only be used for eligible fees and charges due and paid from 1 March 2021.
  • It cannot be used for fines or penalties, fees and charges that have the key purpose of discouraging behaviours or inducing behaviour changes, Commonwealth government charges, rent on government premises, or taxes.
  • For each claim you make, you will need to provide invoices and receipts showing payment of eligible fees or charges.

Who can get it

To be eligible for this rebate, small businesses (including non-employing sole traders) must:

  • have total Australian wages below the NSW Government 2020-2021 payroll tax threshold of $1.2 million
  • have an Australian Business Number (ABN) registered in NSW and/or have business premises physically located and operating in NSW
  • be registered for goods and services tax (GST)
  • provide a declaration that the business has a turnover of at least $75,000 per year

 

What you will need for the application

To apply for the rebate, you’ll need:

  • a MyServiceNSW Account
  • your proof of identity
  • your valid ABN/ACN
  • your business banking details for payment
  • You will need to supply supporting documentation when applying for the rebate and each time you make a claim.
  • other evidence for not-for-profits, including an accountant’s letter verifying turnover of more than $75,000 per year.

 

Start applying here

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/small-business-fees-and-charges-rebate#eligibility

When you submit your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your application reference number.

If you do not receive this email within 5 minutes after completing your application, please check your junk mail folder, and then call 13 77 88.

After your application is received, it will be reviewed by Service NSW. Service NSW will contact you if they need additional information to support your application.

If your application is approved, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details of how to make a claim.

More info

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/small-business-fees-and-charges-rebate-guidelines

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