Employer vehicle registration rebate
The NSW Government provides a vehicle registration rebate to small business owners who employ apprentices. The rebate is only available where the apprenticeship commenced between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008.
Eligibility
- Only small businesses which do not incur payroll tax may be eligible
- A small business may apply for the rebate for one vehicle only for each new apprentice who commenced between 01/07/2007 and 30/06/2008
- The principal owner of the business may nominate a vehicle used in the conduct of the business
- The vehicle must be registered in NSW for general private or general business use
- Vehicles must be under 4.5 tonne gross vehicle mass (GVM)
- The nominated apprentice must be registered with the NSW Department of Education and Training and be employed by the business making the claim.
The rebate is not available for trainees.
The rebate value
The rebate for the first year of the apprenticeship is equal to the full registration charge (registration fee and motor vehicle tax) but it does not cover CTP insurance and stamp duty.
The rebate for the second and third years of the apprenticeship is equal to the registration fee only. Check the RTA web site for the current rate.
Fourth year apprentices do not attract the rebate.
RTA information and application form
Find more information and download an application form by going to the Road and Traffic Authority (RTA) web site and following the prompt for forms.
If you need to check any of the details of your apprentice you can call State Training Services on 13 28 11.
You will be advised in writing if you are not eligible for the rebate. If the reason for ineligibility is to do with the apprenticeship call State Training Services on 13 28 11.
