SUPPORT TO FORMAL
EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMMES
PAYROLL SUPPORT
Grant payroll support of 40% of employee’s basic salary to the
following sectors:
• Hotels (including guesthouses, villas)
• Restaurants/ bars (excluding cafes,
fast-food outlets, cafeterias)
• Small travel agencies
• Dive operators
• Tour operators
• Aviation
• Marine & Yachting
• Agro processors and light manufacturing
• Creative & Cultural Industries
• Promoters/Caterers
• Student Accommodation Facilities
• Conference Facilities
• Ancillary businesses linked to any of the
above business types (e.g., retail clothing)
Criteria- Payroll Support
Must be registered with the Inland Revenue Division and the National Insurance Scheme.
• Funding should not be used for salary payment to owners, directors, management, and employees earning more than $5000.00 per month.
• Hotels (including guesthouses, villas, student accommodation facilities) must have less than 40% occupancy rate to qualify for support under this component.
• New entities must hire at least five (5) new employees.
• Registered with the GTA (where Applicable)