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TAX CREDITNewfoundland & Labrador

Newfoundland and Labrador Direct Equity Tax Credit

Last verified: June 2026

A program that helps eligible Newfoundland and Labrador businesses raise capital by giving their investors a tax credit for buying newly issued common shares. Investors get 35% on activities outside the North East Avalon region or 20% within it. A single company can raise up to $3 million per offering, and shares must be held for at least five years.

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Estimated value
35% (outside North East Avalon) or 20% (within) credit to investors; up to $3M raised per company
Approval likelihood
Medium
Ready to apply score
80/100
Documents needed
3

Eligibility

  • Business types:incorporated
  • Industries:All industries
  • Provinces:Newfoundland & Labrador

What you'll need

  • Company registration under the program
  • Share offering documents
  • Investor tax credit certificates

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm the business and activities are eligible
  2. 2Register the share offering under the program
  3. 3Issue eligible common shares to investors
  4. 4Provide investors with tax credit certificates

Is your business a fit for Newfoundland and Labrador Direct Equity 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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