A $1500 rebate scheme opening early next month will help Coffs Coast small businesses pay for NSW and local government fees and charges, such as licences, council rates, and registration fees.
Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate, announced in November’s Budget, will provide support for eligible NSW small businesses, sole traders and non-profit organisations.
“It’s important we support small businesses on the Coffs Coast, and statewide, to recover from the impact of the COVID pandemic and encourage business growth by reducing the cost of running a business,” Mr Singh said.
“The NSW Government has committed close to $500 million for the new scheme, which shows our commitment to the small businesses of NSW.”
A small pilot program starts this month before it rolls out statewide. Businesses can access the scheme through Service NSW.
Under the scheme, small businesses, sole traders and non-profit organisations can apply to be reimbursed up to $1500 for NSW and local government fees and charges related to the cost of doing business. These include:
- Food authority licences
- Liquor licences
- Tradesperson licences
- Event fees
- Council rates
- Business vehicle registration fees
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 in early April and will run until 30 June 2022. The scheme will allow eligible small businesses to draw down on a $1500 credit to offset the cost of eligible NSW and local government fees and charges. Visit www.service.nsw.gov.au/small-business-fees-and-charges-rebate
