Who can claim a trade show subsidy?

Financial support in the form of a subsidy to participate in selected trade shows is available (on application) to those operators of tourist services to and within South Australia who have a current operator agreement with the South Australian Tourism Commission (SATC).

Other conditions apply including;

• A subsidy is only available to operators who agree to locate their stand in the South Australia ‘precinct’.
• For national and/or interstate based operators to qualify, the greater proportion (more than 50%) of the product must be South Australian.
• A subsidy is generally not available to Tourism Marketing Boards, regional marketing committees or other government departments.
• Subsidies are only available to operators accredited through the AustralianTourism Accreditation Program.
• Subsidies apply to the company and not the individual - if the company has attended a tradeshow two or three times then it is no longer eligible for a subsidy (even if it is under new ownership or has changed names).
• If a company has exhausted its subsidy entitlements and then does not attend a particular show for a number of years it is still not entitled to further subsidies.

How much can I claim?

Generally, first year participation in an SATC supported and approved show attracts a 30% subsidy, with a 15% subsidy in the second year. Subsidies cease in the third year.

However, for some trade shows (particularly if they are new and in the International Market) the SATC may elect to provide a higher level of funding, or provide funding for a longer period (eg assistance for 3rd year participation). This is at the SATC's discretion and will be communicated to you when registrations of interest are sought.

Please note that subsidies apply to the cost of registration only (ie not accommodation or transport if they are not covered as part of the registration fee etc) and there is no subsidy for extra delegates (ie only one person per company is covered by subsidy).

When and how do I claim?

The SATC subsidy will be paid retrospectively, so as soon as the event has been held you can lodge your claim by sending the SATC a tax invoice (along with supporting documentation to prove payment to the event organiser).

Please note the SATC may impose a deadline by which the claim must be received.

How do I claim?

The SATC will reimburse the relevant percentage of the GST exclusive price of the event. If you are GST registered, you must then add 10% for the GST (regardless of whether your original participation fee had a GST component or not).

Should you have any enquiries regarding international trade shows, please contact the relevant international marketing coordinator. Enquiries regarding subsidies for shows held in Australia should be directed to the Manager, SATC Trade Events and Projects on 08 8463 4595.