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R&D Application Review Process
Our new online R&D Application review process is easy to follow. A simple process to help you receive your R&D Tax Offset and achieving a maximum financial return for your business. Qualified experts will review your application and provide advice on...
read moreNew Guidance for Software Development Activities
New Guidance for Software Development Activities On Thursday 21 February, the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science published new guidance on the eligibility of software activities under the Research and Development Tax Incentive. While much of the...
read moreBreakfast Seminar – Funding Innovative Businesses
On 15th November 2018, Saving Point invites you to attend an informative session on funding for innovative businesses. Join us to learn about how Crowd Source Funding, Government Grants, and R&D Lending can benefit your business. You are welcome to extend an...
read moreGovernment Grant Update
Export Market Development Grant Saving Point, a QIP (Quality Incentive Program) Consultant, is still welcoming and accepting Export Market Development Grant applications for FY2018. The EMDG program offers a refund of up to 50% on expenses incurred in the...
read moreImpact of the 2018/19 Federal budget on the R&D Tax Incentive
Impact of the 2018/19 Federal budget on the R&D Tax Incentive On Tuesday 8th May 2018, the Federal Budget 2018-19 was handed down, announcing changes to the R&D Tax Incentive based on a number of recommendations from recent reviews into the R&D Tax...
read moreInternational Trade Breakfast Seminar
Breakfast Seminar Series: International Trade Yesterday's International Trade Breakfast Seminar highlighted several areas of interest to many Australia-based importers and exporters, including recently introduced initiatives and economic developments. Saving Point was...
read moreGST to Apply to Low Value Goods
GST to Apply to Low Value Goods From the 2016-17 Federal Budget: "The GST will be extended to low value goods imported by consumers from 1 July 2017. The measure is estimated to have a gain to GST revenue of $300.0 million over the forward estimates period. This will...
read moreClosure of Enhanced Project By-law Scheme
Closure of Enhanced Project By-law Scheme From the 2016-17 Federal Budget: "The Enhanced Project By‑law Scheme (EPBS) will close from 7:30pm (AEST) on 3 May 2016, with transitional provisions for concessions already granted under the EPBS. This measure is estimated to...
read moreBreakfast Seminar Series: Funding Innovative Businesses
Are you looking for a way to fund your business ventures? On 23rd February 2016, Saving Point is holding an interactive seminar to discuss government funding and private investment opportunities for Australian businesses. The following businesses and professionals are...
read moreChAFTA Comes Into Effect 20th December 2015
ChAFTA Comes Into Effect 20th December 2015 The China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) will officially come into effect from 20th December 2015 onwards. This has followed an exchange of diplomatic notes between the two countries, which was the last step in the...
read moreFederal Government Releases Innovation Statement
Federal Government Releases Innovation Statement The Federal government recently released its innovation statement with respect to the new National Innovation and Science Agenda. Through this program, the government will dedicate $1.1 billion in a bid to encourage and...
read moreChAFTA Authorised Bodies
The Department of Immigration & Border Protection has announced the Chinese authorised bodies for the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement. The authorised bodies are: AQSIQ (General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine) China Council...
read moreImport Processing Charges
The Department of Immigration & Border Protection will introduce changes to Import Processing Charges from 1st January 2016. Click here for further information.
read moreChAFTA Breakfast Seminar
Saving Point’s recent China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) Breakfast Seminar at the beautiful Yarra Yarra Golf Club was a valuable opportunity for many Melbourne-based importers/exporters to learn more about this upcoming development. We were pleased to...
read moreChina-Australia Free Trade Agreement legislation passes the Senate
Trade and Investment Minister Andrew Robb says Australian businesses are another step closer to realising the enormous opportunities created by the Free Trade Agreement with China, after implementing legislation passed the Senate today. “The Government has worked hard...
read moreExposure draft on the interpretation of Tariff Concession Orders
An exposure draft on the interpretation of Tariff Concession Orders has been published by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.
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