TAX CREDITOntario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia

Provincial R&D Tax Credits

Last verified: June 2026

Most provinces offer their own R&D tax credits on top of the federal SR&ED credit. Ontario, Quebec, BC, and Alberta all have programs that can significantly reduce the net cost of innovation.

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Estimated value

3.5–30% of eligible R&D costs

Approval likelihood

Medium

Ready to apply score

75/100

Documents needed

Eligibility

Business types:incorporated
Industries:All industries
Provinces:Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia
Requires R&D activity

What you'll need

Detailed R&D project descriptions
Labour and contractor costs for R&D
Materials costs directly tied to R&D
Provincial corporate tax return

How to apply

1Document R&D activities throughout the year
2Work with a tax consultant familiar with provincial credits
3File provincial schedules with your corporate return
4Stack with federal credits where applicable

Deadline:Annual: file with corporate return

Is your business a fit for Provincial R&D Tax Credits?

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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TAX CREDITOntario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia

Provincial R&D Tax Credits

Last verified: June 2026

Most provinces offer their own R&D tax credits on top of the federal SR&ED credit. Ontario, Quebec, BC, and Alberta all have programs that can significantly reduce the net cost of innovation.

See if I qualify Official page

Estimated value

3.5–30% of eligible R&D costs

Approval likelihood

Medium

Ready to apply score

75/100

Documents needed

Eligibility

Business types:incorporated
Industries:All industries
Provinces:Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia
Requires R&D activity

What you'll need

Detailed R&D project descriptions
Labour and contractor costs for R&D
Materials costs directly tied to R&D
Provincial corporate tax return

How to apply

1Document R&D activities throughout the year
2Work with a tax consultant familiar with provincial credits
3File provincial schedules with your corporate return
4Stack with federal credits where applicable

Deadline:Annual: file with corporate return

Is your business a fit for Provincial R&D Tax Credits?

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

Check my eligibility

Related programs

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