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BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit

Last verified: June 2026

This program gives B.C. investors a 30% tax credit for buying shares in a registered venture capital corporation or an eligible business corporation. A corporation that invests can claim the credit against its B.C. income tax payable, and unused amounts carry forward up to four years. It is designed to bring early-stage equity into small B.C. companies.

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Estimated value
30% of the investment, up to a $300,000 credit per investor per year
Approval likelihood
Medium
Ready to apply score
80/100
Documents needed
3

Eligibility

  • Business types:incorporated
  • Industries:All industries
  • Provinces:British Columbia

What you'll need

  • Tax credit certificate issued by the VCC or EBC administrator
  • T2 Corporation Income Tax Return
  • Schedule 5 (Tax Calculation Supplementary)

How to apply

  1. 1Invest in a registered venture capital corporation or eligible business corporation
  2. 2Obtain a tax credit certificate from the program administrator
  3. 3Claim the amount on line 656 of Schedule 5 with your T2 return

Is your business a fit for BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit?

Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.

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Recent guides
Deductions · 8 min

Every deduction Canadian small businesses miss

Grants · 10 min

8 grants every Canadian founder should know about

Deductions · 7 min

The Small Business Deduction, fully explained

© 2026 DeductlyPrivacyTermsAboutFrançaisContact
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Deductly is a discovery tool, not a tax filer. Information is provided for educational purposes. Always confirm program details and eligibility with a qualified Canadian accountant before applying or claiming any benefit.