What is EMDG
The Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme is a Government financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters.
Am I Eligible
An Australian individual, partnership, company, association, cooperative or statutory corporation that has:
- Carried on business in Australia
- Promoted the export of goods
- Promoted the delivery of services outside Australia
- Promoted certain services in Australia to non-residents
- An income of less than $50 million for the year;
- incurred at least $15,000 of eligible expenses under the scheme
How does EMDG benefit my business
- Reimbursement of up to 50 per cent of eligible export promotion expenses exceeding $5,000
- Up to eight grants to each eligible applicant
- Up to $150,000 in Grant per year
What expenses can be Claimed
- Overseas representation expenses
- Marketing consultant expenses (A Limit of $50,000 per year)
- Marketing visits expenses
- Free samples expenses (A limit of $15,000 per year)
- Trade fairs, seminars, in-store promotions expenses
- Promotional literature and advertising expenses
- Overseas buyers expenses (A Limit of $45,000 per year & $7,500 per buyer per visit)
- Registration and/or insurance of eligible intellectual property expenses (A Limit of $50,000 per year)
When can I expect to receive the Grant funds
Round 1: an initial payment up to the initial payment ceiling amount (2019: $40,000)
Round 2: a second-tranche payment above the initial payment ceiling amount (subject to available funds)
When can I Apply
We can lodge your application from 1 July to 30 November.
Please contact Malav Oza on malav@integertba.com.au or 0432 32 90 90.
