Last verified: June 2026
This refundable tax credit goes to B.C. employers who hire apprentices enrolled in eligible programs through SkilledTradesBC. There is a basic credit for the first two years of non-Red Seal programs, a completion credit when an apprentice finishes level three or four, and an enhanced credit for First Nations apprentices and apprentices with disabilities. Sole proprietors, partnerships, and corporations can all claim it.
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Check my eligibility20% of eligible apprentice salaries
TAX CREDIT15% of eligible expenditures, up to $2 million in expenditures per property
TAX CREDIT17.5% of eligible labour costs