Administered by Government of Quebec · Last verified: July 2026
Quebec's provincial R&D credit, stacked on federal SR&ED. Among the most generous in Canada, particularly for university and consortium partnerships.
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.
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Check my eligibilityQuebec R&D Tax Credit (RS&DE) is generally open to incorporated businesses, in Quebec, that carry out research and development. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 14% to 30% depending on partnership. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
SR&ED has a hard filing window of about 18 months after your fiscal year-end. Within it you can still file or amend a claim; after it, the claim is lost. Confirm your dates with your accountant.
1. Document R&D activities in real time 2. Engage a Quebec RS&DE consultant if amounts are material 3. File CO-1029.8.36 with CO-17 4. Receive refund
Annual: file with CO-17. CRIC applies to taxation years beginning after March 25, 2025; prior years use the former R&D credits.