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British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit
Tax relief for qualifying BC corporate investors
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Who can apply
Corporations investing in shares of a registered venture capital corporation or an eligible business corporation.
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Overview
British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit supports corporations investing in shares of registered venture capital corporations or eligible business corporations. Convertible right investments in eligible business corporations also qualify as of March 2, 2019.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations investing in shares of a registered venture capital corporation or an eligible business corporation.
How to apply
- On line 880 of Schedule 5, Tax Calculation Supplementary – Corporations, enter the unclaimed tax credit from the end of the previous tax year.
- On line 881, enter the tax credit amount available in the current year as reported on Form SBVC 10.
- On line 882, enter the nine-digit certificate number from Form SBVC 10.
- On line 883, enter the amount of the credit transferred on an amalgamation.
- On line 656, enter the tax credit amount you are claiming.
Processing and Agreement
- You do not have to file the certificate with your return, but you must keep it in case the CRA asks for it later.
Additional information
- The credit is governed by section 21 of the British Columbia Income Tax Act.
Frequently Asked Questions about the British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit Program
What is the British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit?
British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit supports corporations investing in shares of registered venture capital corporations or eligible business corporations. Convertible right investments in eligible business corporations also qualify as of March 2, 2019.
Who is eligible for the British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit program?
To be eligible for the British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit program, you must:
The corporation must invest in shares of a registered venture capital corporation or an eligible business corporation.
Convertible right investments in an eligible business corporation are eligible as of March 2, 2019.
Who can I contact for more information about the British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit?
You can contact Government of British Columbia (BC).
Where is the British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit available?
The British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit?
British Columbia government — British Columbia small business venture capital tax credit is funded by Government of British Columbia (BC)