Small Business Rebate Scheme Open

A $1,500 rebate scheme which opened this month will help small businesses pay for NSW and local government fees and charges, such as licences, council rates, and registration fees.

Member for Goulburn Wendy Tuckerman said the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate, which was announced in November’s Budget, would provide support for eligible NSW small businesses, sole traders and non-profit organisations.

“It’s important that we support small businesses, including businesses in the region, to recover from the impact of the COVID pandemic and encourage business growth by reducing the cost of running a business,” Mrs Tuckerman said.

Under the scheme, small businesses, sole traders and non-profit organisations can apply to be reimbursed up to $1,500 for NSW and local government fees and charges that are related to the cost of doing business. These include:

• Food authority licences
• Liquor licences
• Tradesperson licences
• Event fees
• Council rates
• Business vehicle registration fees.5

The scheme cannot be used for fees and charges specifically excluded under policy guidelines, such as fines and penalties, and will only be available for those charges and fees that are due and paid after 1 March 2021.

It will be available via Service NSW and will run until 30 June 2022. More information, including the program guidelines, are available at www.service.nsw.gov.au/small-business-fees-and-charges-rebate

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