The 2022 Small Business Support Program
This new program will help businesses survive the immediate
impact of the Omicron wave.
Eligible businesses with a turnover of between $75,000 and $50 million that experienced a minimum 40% decline
in turnover in January 2022 – and the first fortnight of February 2022 – can apply for support through this program.
Employing businesses will be eligible to receive 20% of weekly payroll as a lump sum for the month of
February, with a minimum payment of $750 per week and a maximum payment of $5000 per week.
Non-employing businesses will receive $500 per week, paid as a lump sum of $2000.The 2022 Small Business
Support Program is open until 29 April 2022.
Businesses will be able to apply through Service NSW.
Most customers submitting complete and eligible applications through Service NSW should receive payment within
5 to 15 days of applying.
Payment timeframes can sometimes be extended if applications are:
- incomplete
- require additional verification
- potential fraudulent behaviour is identified.
Customers will be contacted by Service NSW and asked to provide any additional
information they need to finalise their application.
Small business fees and charges rebate
If you're a sole trader, the owner of a small business or a not-for-profit organisation in NSW, you may be eligible for a small business
fees and charges rebate of $2,000.
This rebate helps businesses recover from the impacts of COVID-19 and encourages growth by reducing the cost of running a business.
Eligible businesses or not-for-profits only need to apply for the rebate once, but can submit multiple claims until the full value of
$2,000 is reached.
Funds can be used to offset the costs of eligible NSW and local government fees and charges due and paid from 1 March 2021.
These include, but are not limited to:
- food authority licences
- liquor licences
- tradesperson licences
- event fees
- outdoor seating fees
- council rates
- road user tolls for business use.
View the full list of eligible
fees and charges.
The rebate cannot be used for fines or penalties, fees and charges that have the key purpose of discouraging behaviours or inducing
behaviour changes, Commonwealth government charges, rent on government premises, or taxes. See the
guidelines for
more information.
Note: The small business fees and charges rebate has increased from $1,500 to $2,000. If you've already registered for
the rebate, you do not need to do anything – you will receive an automatic increase to your rebate. Businesses newly registering will have a
rebate of $2,000.
The rebate will be available until 30 June 2022.
To apply for the rebate, you'll need:
- a MyServiceNSW Account
- your proof of identity
- your valid ABN/ACN
- your business banking details for payment.
You may need to supply supporting documentation when applying for the rebate and each time you make a claim.
Find out more about this rebate by visiting the Service NSW website.
Commerical Landlord Hardship Grant
If you’re a small commercial or retail landlord, you may be eligible for a grant under the commercial landlord hardship fund if your main
source of income is impacted due to providing rent relief to tenants financially impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
Grants of up to $3,000 per month (GST inclusive), per property, are available for eligible landlords who have provided rental waivers to
affected tenants. Rent waived must comprise at least half of any rental reduction provided. The remaining portion may be a rental deferral.
The grant does not apply to rent deferrals. For more information, see the
guidelines.
Grants will be paid as a lump sum amount for the rent waived from 1 August to 14 November 2021.
Applications close 31 March 2022.
Find out more about this rebate by visiting the Service NSW website.
NSW performing arts relaunch package
This
package is an extension of the original Performing
Arts COVID Support Package that
was designed to support the sector while in lockdown.
This new package is designed to assist the sector to relaunch by providing certainty and confidence as audiences return to theatres and
other performance venues.
For more information visit the Create NSW website.
COVID-19 Support
COVID-19 Assistance Finder
Find a list of benefits and services in health and wellbeing, employment,
skills and training, food, housing and finances, tailored specifically for you or your business through the
COVID Assistance Finder.
Cost of Living
To find out if you are eligible for a rebate visit the Cost
of Living page on
the Services NSW website.
Revenue NSW
For information regarding relief measures to
help anyone impacted by COVID-19 visit the Revenue
NSW website.
Free-of-charge advice through Business Connect
Small businesses affected by the current COVID-19 lockdown and restrictions are encouraged to seek free-of-charge advice from the NSW
Government’s business advisory service Business Connect.
For more information visit the Business
Connect website.
For more information on the support measures for businesses visit the Service
NSW website.
Support for businesses, sole traders and small not-for-profits
Information
on a range of support services for businesses, sole traders and small not-for-profits can be found on the NSW
Government website.
If you are experiencing financial hardship visit the Service
NSW website for
more information on financial support for individuals and households.