Export Solutions have been helping Australian businesses access cash rebates through the EMDG program for over 25 years. Lodging early is beneficial - for applications lodged in July, funds are usually received in as little as 6 weeks!

Not familiar with EMDG? Here's the 15 second summary:

• EMDG is a Federal Government program, administered by Austrade to encourage Australian businesses to export
• Provides Australian businesses with a cash rebate for overseas marketing expenses
• The rebate is approximately 50% of eligible marketing expenses
• Maximum grant amount is $150,000
• EMDG is non-competitive - if you are eligible, you will receive a grant.
• If you've spent over $15,000 on international marketing costs, it's likely your business is eligible
• Pool of funds for EMDG is currently $157.9 million per annum

What expenses can you claim?

• Social Media, Digital Ads, Website, Advertising etc.
• Travel to overseas markets
• Trade Fairs
• Free Samples
• Marketing Consultants
• Overseas Representatives
• Overseas Buyers
• International Patent & Trademarks

To be eligible, an entity must have:

1. an ABN
2. a turnover of less than $50 million in the year of application
3. spent over $15,000 in the past 2 years promoting your goods, services or IP to potential overseas customers.
4. received less than 8 previous EMDG grants
5. principal status - ie. make the sale to the overseas customer (with some exceptions).

For more information on EMDG go to: www.exportsolutions.com.au/export-grants/