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Quebec Tax Credit for the Development of E-Business (CDAE)

Last verified: June 2026

Refundable credit for Quebec corporations developing e-business solutions. 24% credit on eligible salaries of IT staff. One of the most lucrative provincial tech credits in Canada.

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Estimated value

24% of eligible IT salaries (up to $25K/employee)

Approval likelihood

Medium

Ready to apply score

80/100

Documents needed

Eligibility

Business types:incorporated
Industries:Technology & Software
Provinces:Quebec
Min employees:6

What you'll need

Investissement Quebec eligibility certificate
Annual qualification certificate
Payroll records for eligible employees

How to apply

1Apply to Investissement Quebec for the initial certificate
2Maintain 75% of activities in eligible IT categories
3Renew annual qualification certificate
4Claim credit on CO-17 Quebec corporate return

Deadline:Apply within 15 months of fiscal year end

Is your business a fit for Quebec Tax Credit for the Development of E-Business (CDAE)?

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 CREDITQuebec

Quebec Tax Credit for the Development of E-Business (CDAE)

Last verified: June 2026

Refundable credit for Quebec corporations developing e-business solutions. 24% credit on eligible salaries of IT staff. One of the most lucrative provincial tech credits in Canada.

See if I qualify Official page

Estimated value

24% of eligible IT salaries (up to $25K/employee)

Approval likelihood

Medium

Ready to apply score

80/100

Documents needed

Eligibility

Business types:incorporated
Industries:Technology & Software
Provinces:Quebec
Min employees:6

What you'll need

Investissement Quebec eligibility certificate
Annual qualification certificate
Payroll records for eligible employees

How to apply

1Apply to Investissement Quebec for the initial certificate
2Maintain 75% of activities in eligible IT categories
3Renew annual qualification certificate
4Claim credit on CO-17 Quebec corporate return

Deadline:Apply within 15 months of fiscal year end

Is your business a fit for Quebec Tax Credit for the Development of E-Business (CDAE)?

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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