Australia offers a developed economy with easy access to Asia-Pacific markets for exporters. Assistance is available to businesses of different sizes and maturity and across all industry sectors.
Austrade provides assistance to Australian companies who are ready to export to overseas markets. This includes advice on doing business in international markets, market selection, and contacts. For export assistance go to Austrade programs and services or Australian Exporters on the Austrade corporate site.
Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) help Australian businesses start and grow their exports. EMDG provides grants to Australian small and medium enterprises and their representative bodies. This can help market and promote goods and services globally, and undertake export training.
Export Finance Australia (EFA) provides finance support. This can assist Australian exporters overcome financial barriers when expanding their business overseas. The EFA is the Australian Government's export credit agency. They help businesses win, finance and protect export trade or overseas investments. They work directly with exporters and their banks. This can help provide loans, guarantees, bonds and insurance products.
For further information, see Export Finance Australia.