New Small Business Rebate Available

A new $1,500 rebate scheme to help cover the cost of NSW and local government fees and charges has been implemented for small businesses.

Member for Goulburn, Wendy Tuckerman, said “The Government’s November 2020 Budget committed nearly $500 million to this rebate, which will leave more money in the pockets of eligible small businesses, sole traders and non-profit organisation.”

“Liquor licences, food authority licences, council rates and outdoor seating fees are just a few examples of the fees and charges that can be claimed back through this rebate scheme.” Mrs Tuckerman said.

Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said the launch of the rebate scheme coincided with a number of licence waivers coming to an end.

“It’s so important that we continue to support the small businesses of NSW,” Mr Tudehope said. “Small businesses are the backbone of their communities and we want to make it easier for them to run a business and get ahead.”

Small businesses that have total wages below the new 2020-21 $1.2 million payroll tax threshold, and have a turnover of at least $75,000 per year, will be able to register through their MyServiceNSW account and claim back eligible state and local government fees and changes.

The rebate will be available until 30 June 2022. To apply and for more information, including the program guidelines, visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/small-business-fees-and-charges-rebate

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