Expenditure incurred in establishing and maintaining one or more overseas representatives on a long term basis in foreign countries. The overseas representative must undertake marketing and promotional activities as part of their role.
This category has a cap of $200,000 per claim.
Costs incurred engaging a consultant (either in or outside Australia) who is not closely related to the applicant. Costs are claimable to the extent to which the consultant undertakes market research, or marketing activities, related to approved promotional purposes.
This category has a cap of $50,000 per claim.
Costs incurred for any marketing visit made by the applicant or its agent to any place in or outside Australia to the extent to which the visit is made for an approved overseas promotional purpose.
An allowance of $350 per day (up to 21 days) is claimable to cover ground transportation, meals and accommodation, which are not directly claimable.
Costs incurred by the applicant or its agent participating/attending a trade fair, seminar, in-store promotion, international forum, private exhibition or similar promotional event, to the extent to which this is undertaken for an approved promotional purpose.
Costs incurred in relation to promotional literature or other advertising material (whether the literature or material is in an electronic form or any other form) to the extent to which this is obtained for an approved overseas promotional purpose.
Costs incurred by the applicant for bringing one or more potential buyers who are not residents of Australia to Australia. The potential buyer must not be closely related to the applicant and must be brought to Australia for an approved promotional purpose.
This category has a cap of $7,500 per buyer and a cap of $45,000 per claim.
Manufacturing and freight costs incurred in providing free samples to a business that is not a resident of Australia. Costs must be in relation to any eligible product of the applicant.
This category has a cap of $15,000 per claim.
Costs incurred by the applicant obtaining patents, designs and trademarks in relation to overseas jurisdictions, excluding New Zealand and North Korea.
This category has a cap on expenses of $50,000 per claim.
Our 'full service' engagement typically includes:
By taking such a hands-on approach throughout the application process, ensure the most robust, defendable EMDG application, giving Austrade very little opportunity to knock out expenses during audit. This means our clients gain access to the highest possible grants available under the program.
There is no upfront, out of pocket charge for this service. If you don’t receive a grant, we don’t receive a fee. Our fee structure reflects the industry standard, being a percentage of the grant value with a minimum fee.
Please contact one of our EMDG specialists below, who will be able to discuss further.
