Eligible Venture Capital Investors

About this grant

The Eligible Venture Capital Investors (EVCI) program offers tax benefits to certain investors to help stimulate venture capital investment. Benefits include an exemption for foreign eligible investors from capital gains tax on returns from eligible venture capital investments.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Foreign investors seeking to invest directly in australian businesses.

What the funding covers

• Register as an EVCI to get equivalent tax benefits to that which the investor could have from investing through a limited partnership registered under Part 2 of the
• Venture Capital Act 2002
• (VCA).

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/eligible-venture-capital-investors for application details

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