What is Export Market Development Grant

The EMDG scheme:

• An incentive scheme offered to small to medium sized Australian businesses to develop their export markets
• Allows 50% of eligible export promotion expenses over $10,000 to be reimbursed, considering that export expenses are at least $20,000
• Every eligible applicant is offered up to seven grants.

All travel expenses and  airfares for promoting your business overseas can be claimed. All transport costs and accommodation expenses during marketing visits overseas can be claimed under this category.

Cost involved in engaging consultants or employees to promote your products and services overseas.

• All communication expenses such as international phone calls , fax for marketing can be claimed.
• Cost of free samples for promotions &  marketing  overseas including their freight charges can be claimed.
• All expenses incurred for participation overseas at Trade fares, Seminars and also in-store promotions are claimable.
• Literature and other material used for advertising overseas which may include cost for setting up a website may be claimable.
• Expenses for Inviting overseas buyers to Australia with the purpose of buying your goods or services as well as  of promoting your business may be claimed
• Costs involved in patenting  and trade mark registration  may  be claimed
  

Ineligible expenses

• Expenses not substantiated
• Expenses incurred by a related business entity
• Expenses relating to business with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) (North Korea), Iran and New Zealand