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EMDG Webinar Recording
Thank you to everyone who joined our EMDG: Old and New Webinar this week. We hope the session provided you a solid understanding of the new EMDG program. If you would like to go through the presentation again or if you missed this event, we have a recording of the...
EMDG: Old & New (Webinar)
The Export Market Development Grant changes that we’ve flagged in previous newsletters have now been finalised. The program will change from the reimbursement model we’ve known in the past to an upfront grant agreement. Join Saving Point’s highly informative webinar...
R&D Tax Incentive New Customer Portal
You’d be aware from our recent newsletter that AusIndustry is moving away from the “Smart Form” that has been used for R&D Applications for the last 9 or 10 years. Applications for FY2021 R&D claims will be made through a new customer portal. While this should...
R&D Cash Flow Loans – Now Open for Enquiries
The Victorian Government’s R&D Cash Flow Loans initiative is now open for enquiries. The initiative, which was announces as part of the 2020/21 budget in October, aims to support SMEs in Victoria by investing in research and development activity to develop...
Customs Duty Health Check
Have you organised your customs duty health check yet? If your business imports products, then there's a high likelihood that you are over-paying Customs Duty. Duty levels on products can range up to 10%. With more than 16,000 duty concessions available and the...
Why Are Freight Rates High Right Now and How Can Shippers Adapt?
Container shortages and increasing freight rates have become a global challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. It has caused disruptions and challenges to supply chains across all industries. Over the last six to eight months, freight prices have skyrocketed and become...
Budget 2021: Digital Games Tax Offset and ‘Patent Box’ scheme
The announcement of Federal Budget 2021 last week (11 May 2021) introduced a number of exciting programs and stimulus measures. Two that are particularly relevant to many of our clients are the Digital Games Tax Offset and the Patent Box Tax Regime. While more detail...
Export Market Development Grant – Claims for FY2021
Attention has recently been focused on the release of draft guidelines for the “new” Export Market Development Grant. While these changes are important and will have a significant impact on how businesses claim the grant for FY2022 and beyond (more information...
Export Market Development Grant – Changes for FY2022
Austrade has recently released the draft guidelines outlining changes to EMDG from 1 July 2021. For those familiar with EMDG, these guidelines describe a new EMDG model that is reoriented from a reimbursement model to a grants application program. Grants will be...
Business Competitiveness Program – Now Open
The Business Competitiveness Program is open for applications. The Program Manager has advised of an extension to the application deadline. Applications will now close on 4th July 2021 instead of 20th June 2021. Overview of the grant This program is open to...