Application Requirements

To be able to apply for the 2021 COVID-19 NSW Business Grant, you need to have the following information and documentation available:

• An Active MyServiceNSW Account;
• Two current proof of identity documents, which may include:
  
  • Australian Drivers License
  • Medicare Card
  • Australian passport
  • Australian Birth Certificate
  • Australian travel visa
  • Australian citizenship certificate
  • Australian certificate of registration by descent
  • Australian ImmiCard
• The Bank Account details you would like to receive the Grant Payment from Service NSW;
• The Turnover amount for the assessed period for 2021 and 2019;
• A copy of the Income Tax Assessment Return for the 2020 Financial Year (Notice of Assessment);
• The letter of evidence provided by either Evolution Cloud Accounting or your Accountant.

Application Process

1. Go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/2021-covid-19-business-grant
2. Click on [Apply online]
3. Log in with your MyServiceNSW Account
   
   è  The Verify Identify screen opens
   
   
4. Select the Service NSW Terms & Conditions
5. Upload your Proof Identity documents, click on [Provide Driver License]or [Check Document]
   Note: If you opted to save your identity documents in your MyService NSW Account, you will only need to check the documents and you will skip straight to the Eligibility section
   
   è  The Verify your Australian Driver License screen opens
   
   
   
6. Enter your Driver License details and click on [Continue]
   
   è  The Verify your Medicare Card screen opens
   
   
   
   
7. Enter your Medicare Card details and click on [Continue]
   Note: if you don't have a Medicare Card, click on Use a different document
8. Click on [Continue Application]
   
   è  Business Eligibility 
   
   
   
9. Enter/search your Business ABN and select it from the pop-up result
   
   è  Your business details are confirmed on the screen
   
   
   
   
10. Enter the Registered Business Address
11. Complete the eligibility questions and click on [Next]
    
    è  Eligibility Questions
    
    
    
    è  Supporting Information
    
    
    
    
12. Confirm that your Business suffered a decline in turnover of at least 30% and enter the turnover amount for the 2021 and 2019 Financial Years and click on [Next]
    Note: Service NSW will calculate the decline in turnover percentage
    
    è  Registered Agent Information
    
    
    
13. Provide your Registered Agent Details
    • BAS/Tax Agent Name > Type: Evolution Cloud Accounting (or your Accountant's name, if they have prepared the letter of evidence)
    • BAS/Tax Agent Phone Number > Type either: 0402 479 497 or your Accountant's contact number
14. Upload the following documents:
    Note: you can upload a maximum of 7 files, accepted file formats include: PDF, Word Files and Jpeg, maximum 7MB each.
    
    
    • FY 2020 Income Tax Return (Notice of Assessment)
    • Letter of Evidence
15. Click on [Next]
    
    è  Payment Details
    
    
    
16. Enter your Bank Account details and click on [Next]
    
    è  Review Application
    
    
    
17. Review the Application, select the Grant Terms and Conditions and click on [Submit]
    
    è  Application Confirmation
    
    
    è  Email Confirmation