AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCost Pressures: Australian small businesses are calling for tax and regulatory relief amid inflation and administrative burdens; 14,152 businesses entered insolvency proceedings in the 2025–26 financial year. Industry groups want the small-business tax rate cut from 25% to 20% and overlapping rules simplified. SME Data: India plans to align its survey of unincorporated businesses with the financial year from 2027–28 and add questions on women entrepreneurs’ barriers, investment and business operations. Cybersecurity: Backdoor attacks on SMB systems rose 52% in the first half of 2026, according to Kaspersky, highlighting a growing risk for smaller firms. Export Support: India says it will cover certification costs for micro and small exporters, easing one barrier to reaching overseas markets.
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