Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement
Australia and the United Kingdom have announced the commencement of negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).
Indonesia-Australia Free Trade Agreement
Indonesia and Australia are both members of the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. Under this existing Free Trade Agreement most imports of Indonesia goods into Australia are entitled to duty free entry.
BMSB season ending soon
BMSB measures will cease for goods that arrive in Australian territory after 31 May 2020.
New temporary by-law: COVID-19 Response Goods
The Government has announced that they are gazetting a new by-law that provides for duty free importation of prescribed medical or hygiene products for use in the COVID-19 response.
Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)
Is a key Australian Government financial assistance program for aspiring and current exporters. Administered by Austrade, the scheme supports a wide range of industries.
Blank Sailings and ocean services
While airfreight services continue to be reduced with the border restrictions, it is important to be aware that sea freight services are being affected by carriers running blank sailings to Australia.
SCC fully functional
Freight and Logistics have been declared an essential service so we are lucky enough to continue to operate albeit under strict health protocols.
SCC Open for business
We wanted to reassure you that SCC is still fully functioning in all facets at the moment. Logistics and forwarding are deemed essential services and our company, as well as our international partners, are well set to operate remotely.
GST Deferral – cash flow for your business
Recently I have come across many businesses that are not aware of their ability to defer GST on import entries. This is readily available cash flow that you are leaving with the ATO until such time as you complete your next BAS.