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Quebec R&D Tax Credit (RS&DE)

Last verified: June 2026

Quebec's provincial R&D credit, stacked on federal SR&ED. Among the most generous in Canada, particularly for university and consortium partnerships.

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Estimated value

14% to 30% depending on partnership

Approval likelihood

Medium

Ready to apply score

85/100

Documents needed

Eligibility

Business types:incorporated
Industries:All industries
Provinces:Quebec
Requires R&D activity

What you'll need

Quebec corporate return (CO-17)
RS&DE schedule and contemporaneous notes
Partnership/consortium agreements if applicable

How to apply

1Document R&D activities in real time
2Engage a Quebec RS&DE consultant if amounts are material
3File CO-1029.8.36 with CO-17
4Receive refund

Deadline:Annual: file with CO-17. CRIC applies to taxation years beginning after March 25, 2025; prior years use the former R&D credits

Is your business a fit for Quebec R&D Tax Credit (RS&DE)?

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TAX CREDITQuebec

Quebec R&D Tax Credit (RS&DE)

Last verified: June 2026

Quebec's provincial R&D credit, stacked on federal SR&ED. Among the most generous in Canada, particularly for university and consortium partnerships.

See if I qualify Official page

Estimated value

14% to 30% depending on partnership

Approval likelihood

Medium

Ready to apply score

85/100

Documents needed

Eligibility

Business types:incorporated
Industries:All industries
Provinces:Quebec
Requires R&D activity

What you'll need

Quebec corporate return (CO-17)
RS&DE schedule and contemporaneous notes
Partnership/consortium agreements if applicable

How to apply

1Document R&D activities in real time
2Engage a Quebec RS&DE consultant if amounts are material
3File CO-1029.8.36 with CO-17
4Receive refund

Deadline:Annual: file with CO-17. CRIC applies to taxation years beginning after March 25, 2025; prior years use the former R&D credits

Is your business a fit for Quebec R&D Tax Credit (RS&DE)?

Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.

Check my eligibility

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