COVID-19 government assistance for business | business.gov.au

JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme

The JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme is an incentive for businesses to employ additional young job seekers aged 16–35 years.

Boosting cash flow for employers

Providing cash flow support to businesses and not-for-profit entities that employ staff.

Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements

Support for employers who engage a new Australian apprentice.

Instant asset write-off for eligible businesses

Eligible businesses can claim an immediate deduction for the business portion of the cost of an asset in the year the asset is first used or installed ready for use.

Backing Business Investment

Eligible businesses may be able to deduct the cost of new depreciating assets at an accelerated rate.

COVID-19 state and territory information

Find the latest COVID-19 information, grants and support in your state or territory.

Assistance for affected regions, communities and industries

Support for regions, communities and industry sectors that have been affected by the COVID-19.

SME Recovery Loan Scheme

If you received the JobKeeper Payment between 4 January and 28 March 2021, you may be eligible to apply for a business loan.

Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme

If your business turnover is less than $50 million you may be eligible to access a loan to help your business recover. Phase 2 of the Scheme is available until 30 June 2021.

International Freight Assistance Mechanism

The IFAM is a temporary measure to help restore critical global supply chains which have been impacted by COVID-19 containment measures around the world.

JobKeeper Payment

The JobKeeper Payment scheme finished on 28 March 2021. Monthly business declarations for JobKeeper Fortnights in March need to be completed by 14 April 2021 to receive final JobKeeper payments.

Supporting apprentices and trainees

If you employ an apprentice or trainee you may be eligible for a wage subsidy of 50% of their wage paid from 1 January 2020 to March 2021.

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