Sole traders or owners of a small business in NSW may be eligible for a small business fees and charges rebate of $1,500.
The rebate can be used to offset the costs of eligible NSW and local Government fees and charges. These include, but are not limited to:
Licences, registration and transfer fees
Council rates, leases and permits.
The rebate can only be used for eligible fees and charges due and paid from 1 March 2021 and will be available until 30 June 2022.
To be eligible for the rebate, the business must:
Have wages below $1.2 million
Have an ABN registered in NSW and/or have business premises physically located and operating in NSW.
Be registered for GST
Provide a declaration that the business has a turnover of at least $75,000 per year – letter provided by their accountant.
To apply for the rebate, you will need:
A MyService NSW Account
Proof of identity (drivers licence, Medicare card, passport, birth certificate, visa etc.)
Your valid ABN/ACN
Your business bank details for payment.
For further information, please refer to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/small-business-fees-and-charges-rebate or contact us to discuss your eligibility.