16/07/2021
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Small businesses can claim a rebate on everything from building licences to vehicle inspections. 

Small businesses are encouraged to take advantage of the NSW Government鈥檚 $1,500 rebate scheme to help cover the cost of NSW and local government fees and charges.

The Small Business Fees and Charges Rebate is open to small businesses that have a total wages bill below the new 2020-21 $1.2 million payroll tax threshold.

The rebate is available until 30 June 2022, for eligible fees and charges due and paid from 1 March 2021.

Fees and charges that can be claimed back through the scheme include the following:


Local Government
  • Planning, Building & Development fees
  • Conveyancing Certificates
  • Application for Outdoor Dining
  • Waste Services 

NSW Environment Protection Authority
  • Dangerous Goods Vehicle licences Environment protection licence fee
  • NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
  • Parks Eco Pass Commercial Tour Operator fees
  • Filming and Photography application fees
  • Environmental Management Bond
  • National Parks and Wildlife Service Third Party Event Fees Fees for Venue Hire and Supervision
  • Bushfire Levy
  • Occupation permit fees

NSW Small Business Commissioner
  • 4 hours of 

Transport for NSW
  • Vehicle Registration Fees
  • Issue or renewal of a driver licence 
  • Driving test or riding test 
  • Handbooks
  • Issue or renewal of registration of a motor vehicle or trailer 
  • Authorised Vehicle Inspection Stations
  • Heavy Vehicle Registration charges
  • Vessel Registration
  • Boat driving licence

NSW Fair Trading
  • Gas & Electricity: Inspection of an electrical installation of an electricity meter
  • Strata Schemes Management Regulation; Lodgement of building bond
  • Home Building Regulation: Contractor Licence / Building Contractor licences; Trade or specialist contractor licence; Supervisor Certificate; Tradesperson certificate 
  • Conveyancers Licensing Regulation: License fees
  • Motor Dealers & Repairers Regulation: License application fees; Tradesperson's certificate fees

NSW Department of Education
  • Provider and Service Approval
  • Service Annual Fee 
  • Review by Rating


For a full list and information on how to apply, go to .