Description
Guidance on Applying for Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Letter Template
Expanding internationally can be a major opportunity for Australian businesses — and the Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) program can help fund that growth. The EMDG Advisory Letter Template is designed for accountants, advisors, and business consultants who assist clients in applying for Austrade’s EMDG. It provides a structured, professional letter that explains eligibility, documentation, and compliance with ATO and AASB standards.
- Key Features and Benefits
- Comprehensive EMDG overview — outlines how Austrade’s program supports SMEs across three export maturity tiers.
- Eligibility checklist — includes ABN, turnover, and export activity requirements.
- Detailed expense coverage — identifies qualifying costs such as international advertising, trade shows, website localisation, and IP registration.
- Tax and accounting compliance — integrates:
- ATO – treatment of grants as assessable income.
- AASB 101 – financial statement presentation.
- AASB 120 – accounting for government grants.
- AASB 15 – revenue recognition impact.
- Step-by-step application guidance — includes documentation preparation, portal registration, and record retention requirements.
- Professional recommendations — aligns EMDG with complementary incentives like the R&D Tax Incentive and Export Finance Australia support.
- Client assurance — enhances client trust by demonstrating your firm’s capability in export-related compliance and advisory services.
The Guidance on Applying for Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) Letter Template equips accountants and consultants with a complete, compliance-ready document to guide clients through Austrade’s export funding process. Ideal for firms supporting small and medium enterprises entering global markets, this letter ensures every application is both strategic and compliant.
