Administered by Government of Prince Edward Island · Last verified: July 2026
PEI rebate for businesses hiring specialized workers in priority sectors. Covers a portion of the salary as a provincial tax rebate. Targeted to tech and bioscience.
You claim this on your tax return, so the money comes back as a lower tax bill or a refund after you file. If you missed it in a past year, you can often still recover it by adjusting a prior return.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityPEI Specialized Labour Tax Rebate is generally open to incorporated businesses, in Prince Edward Island, in Technology & Software, Manufacturing. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 17% of eligible salary, up to $25,000. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
Claimed on a return, so a missed year can usually be recovered by amending. How far back depends on whether you file personally or as a corporation; confirm the eligible years with your accountant.
1. Apply to Innovation PEI 2. Document specialized labour positions 3. Receive rebate certificate 4. Claim on PEI corporate return
Apply before hiring or shortly after.