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| Export Market Development Grants |
| The Export Market Development Grant Scheme is designed to assist businesses develop their export markets. Businesses that can demonstrate a realistic chance of export success are reimbursed up to 50% of their eligible export promotional expenses. The Export Market Development Grants Scheme will continue to at least 2009/10 |
| Eligibility is limited to Australian-based enterprises that: |
- are promoting the export of goods, services, intellectual property or know-how to the benefit of the Australian economy;
- spend at least $10,000 on eligible export promotion per annum (first-time applicants can combine two years’ expenses to meet the $10,000 threshold); and
- have total business turnover of less than $50 million in the grant year.
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Eligible expenses are categorised into eight areas that are:
- overseas representation;
- marketing consultants
- overseas market visits;
- communications;
- free samples;
- trade fairs, public relations, seminars, international forums, private exhibitions and in store promotions.
- promotional material and advertising
- overseas buyers visits
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Only expenses in the eight categories of eligible expenditure may be claimed.
The main exclusions include:
- sales related expenses;
- capital costs;
- reimbursed expenses; and
- costs related to trade with New Zealand. (New Zealand export marketing and promotion expenses are excluded due to the Australia New Zealand Closer Economic Relations agreement.)
- The GST component of incurred expenses cannot be claimed under EMDG.
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