The Government has made financial support available for businesses and organisations affected by the Omicron outbreak.
COVID-19 Support Payment
A COVID-19 Support Payment (CSP) is available for businesses most affected by the Omicron outbreak. Applications are now open.
Small Business Cashflow Scheme
On 21 March the Small Business Cashflow Scheme loan amount will increase to $20,000 (from $10,000), plus $1,800 per full-time equivalent employee.
A top-up loan will also be available for businesses and organisations that currently have a loan under the original amount.
COVID-19 Small Business Cashflow Scheme (SBCS)
Flexibility on tax returns, payments, disclosures, and elections
We have extended the due dates for a number of returns, payments and elections normally due on 31 March 2021.
If you're struggling to meet your tax obligations due to COVID-19, we have options that may be able to help.
COVID-19 Requesting financial relief
Media releases
Media releases announcing the financial support are available on the Beehive website.
New financial support for businesses affected by Omicron - beehive.govt.nz
More Omicron affected businesses able to access financial support - beehive.govt.nz
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