Last verified: June 2026
Nova Scotia businesses can attract local investment by offering investors a 35% provincial tax credit on their shares. Powerful tool for raising early-stage capital.
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Check my eligibility3.5–30% of eligible R&D costs
TAX CREDIT25% to 50% of NS labour costs
TAX CREDITInvestors receive 35% (45% for oceans tech and life sciences) for individuals, or 15% for corporations, of the eligible investment