What you can claim
Airfares
Up to 50 per cent of the cost of a return economy class airfare out of the Northern Territory
The airfare must be on the most direct route available at the time of travel. The reimbursement can include travel taxes, travel insurance premiums and visa fees if those costs are not already included in the airfare. It can also cover the cost of travelling from a regional area to Darwin to access an international flight.
Funding is available for up to two people from one company, but you will need to justify travel for more than one person when you apply. Final approval is at the discretion of the Department of the Chief Minister.
If you plan to pursue personal activities as well as the approved marketing activities, you may only be entitled to a partial reimbursement. We will use the following formula to calculate the component of the airfare that the scheme will cover:
| Number of days approved by the department for business marketing and promotion activities | divided by | Total number of days for the entire trip e.g. Darwin to Darwin (including personal activities) | multiplied by | 50% (maximum) |
Marketing and promotion
Up to 50 per cent of costs to a maximum of A$10 000
Approved expenditure includes the cost of producing internationally branded collateral, online activity, electronic presentations, redesign or packaging modification, other promotional materials and international market research.
In the application form, you will need to provide a detailed description and formal quote for individual items. You will need to provide an invoice from an external supplier for each item.
Website design or changes
Up to 50 per cent of costs to a maximum of A$5000
You can apply for reimbursement to ‘internationalise’ your website. For example, you may wish to update your website to include information on products available for export and an option to view the web page in another language.
Freight
Up to 50 per cent of costs to a maximum of A$2000
The reimbursement will offset the cost of international freight related to the export marketing activity, such as product samples or trade show display materials. You will not be reimbursed for the freight costs of goods brought into the Territory, unless you are bringing back excess stock of sample materials that you originally took out of the country.
International trade exhibitions and conferences
Up to 50 per cent of costs to a maximum of A$6000
You must provide receipts for all expenditure in this category to be considered for reimbursement. You may be eligible to receive funding for a maximum of three scheduled events over consecutive or cumulative years.
International accommodation
Up to 50 per cent of costs to a maximum of A$200 per person per day
You must provide accommodation receipts to be considered for reimbursement. Personal expenses such as dry cleaning and use of a mini bar are not covered, nor is overnight travel when there are no accommodation costs.
On-the-ground expenses
Fixed payment of A$150 per day per person
This payment is available to all approved applicants to assist with on-the-ground costs of travelling internationally. You will not be required to support this funding with receipts.
Export training
Up to 50 per cent of costs to a maximum of A$1000
You can claim reimbursement for the costs of training related to export marketing. This could include training in market research and planning, packaging and labelling, corporate image, market development or cultural awareness. You must demonstrate that the training will help to position your business to generate export revenue.
Inbound buyers
Up to 50 per cent of costs as identified in the funding categories above
At times, businesses may bring prospective international clients or partners to the Territory to further export opportunities. This may be done to allow for a physical assessment of goods, services or facilities.
If your company brings in a prospective international client or business partner, you may claim reimbursements for the expenses incurred.