Register your non-compulsory uniform for free so staff can claim tax deductions for it.
Who can apply
Any Australian employer with a distinctive, non-compulsory uniform that employees can wear.
Not sure this fits your business?
This one is claimed through your tax return, so there's no application for us to write. We'll still flag it on your shortlist, alongside the grants we can apply for on your behalf.
Eligibility quick-check
- Usually fineBusiness structure: the listed criteria don't require a company. You'll usually need an active ABN, and often GST registration.
- Common blockerStaff: you need employees, or to be hiring, to qualify.
- Usually fineLocation: open Australia-wide, including Victoria.
A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.
How to apply for Register of Approved Occupational Clothing
- Check the conditions on the official page (turnover, timing and what qualifies).
- Keep the records the ATO or the provider asks for (invoices, dates, how the asset or cost is used).
- Claim it in your tax return or the provider's form. Your tax agent normally does this step.
- Ask your accountant how it interacts with other concessions before you rely on it.
Register of Approved Occupational Clothing: common questions
Who can apply for Register of Approved Occupational Clothing?
Any Australian employer with a distinctive, non-compulsory uniform that employees can wear.
How much is Register of Approved Occupational Clothing worth?
Registering a uniform will allow your employees to claim tax deductions for the costs of the uniform, its laundry, dry-cleaning and repair.
When does Register of Approved Occupational Clothing close?
Closing date not stated. Check the official page for the current round.
Can sole traders apply for Register of Approved Occupational Clothing?
The listed criteria don't require a company, so sole traders may be eligible if they meet everything else (for example ABN, location, trading history and industry). Check the guidelines.
Is there an application form?
Usually not. Tax concessions are generally claimed in your tax return or through the provider's own form, so your tax agent is the right person to help.
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