Find out about the proposed changes and initiatives for business as announced as part of the Budget 2018-19.
The Australian Government announced its 2018-19 Budget on Tuesday, 8 May 2018.
There are a number of initiatives for Australian businesses.
Changes to the R&D Tax Incentive
There are a number of changes to the R&D Tax Incentive.
Further information about the changes is available on budget.gov.au
The changes are in response to the findings of the 2016 Review of the R&D Tax Incentive.
The changes will affect companies accessing the R&D Tax Incentive with income years commencing on or after 1 July 2018.
Read about the R&D Tax Incentive.
Other initiatives for business
- $20 million to help SMEs form local and regional hubs so they can team up to break into new export markets and supply chains
- $20 million to support businesses, entrepreneurs and researchers find opportunities in Asia and beyond and extend the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund to foster collaboration
- $29.9 million to upskill Australian businesses and workers in artificial intelligence and machine learning, including through AI-focused Cooperative Research Centre Projects and a national AI standards and ethics framework.
Find out about other initiatives for businesses:
Original Article: https://www.business.gov.au/news/useful-templates-and-checklists-for-your-business
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