How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Who are the financial supporters of the New Small Business Tax Deduction?

New Small Business Tax Deduction is funded by Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board (NB)

What are New Small Business Tax Deduction's eligibility criterias?

The business must qualify for the federal small business deduction for the applicable tax year. The business must maintain a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia at any time during the tax year. The business must have at least 2 employees, with at least one being unrelated to any shareholder of the corporation.

New Small Business Tax Deduction

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Tax credit for newly incorporated Nova Scotia businesses

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Tax Credits

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Government of Nova Scotia
Finance and Treasury Board (NB)

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This deduction eliminates the Nova Scotia corporate income tax for the first three taxation years of an eligible new small business after incorporation.

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$ 15,000

Launching a community arts program for underprivileged youth

$ 35,000

Setting up a mobile farmers market to serve rural communities around Sydney

$ 40,000

Creating a coworking space for social enterprises

$ 50,000

Developing an app to connect freelance creatives with businesses

$ 30,000

Launching an eco-friendly clothing line using sustainable materials

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A business must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the New Small Business Tax Deduction:

The business must qualify for the federal small business deduction for the applicable tax year.
The business must have maintained a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia at any time during the tax year.
The business must be a new Nova Scotia business.
The business must have at least 2 employees, with at least 1 employee unrelated to any shareholder of the corporation.
The business must not be in a partnership or joint venture with an ineligible corporation.
The business must not be a beneficiary of a trust where any beneficiary is ineligible.
The business must not be a previous active business with essentially the same owners or related owners.
The business must not be a professional practice of an accountant, dentist, lawyer, medical doctor, veterinarian, or chiropractor.
The business must not carry on the same, or substantially the same, business activity it carried on as a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.

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Eligible applicants must be new small businesses in Nova Scotia that qualify for the federal small business deduction, maintain a permanent establishment in the province, and are not involved in specified professional practices, partnerships, or previously active businesses with the same ownership.

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This grant excludes certain companies and industries based on their status and main activities. The outlined restrictions help ensure that the tax deduction is provided to strategic small business sectors in Nova Scotia.

Businesses that are a professional practice of an accountant, dentist, lawyer, medical doctor, veterinarian, or chiropractor.
Corporations involved in partnerships or joint ventures with ineligible entities.
Businesses that are beneficiaries of a trust where any beneficiary is ineligible.
Companies that are essentially the same as previous active businesses with the same or related owners.
Businesses carrying on the same, or substantially the same, business activity as a previous sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.

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There are no specific projects or activities mentioned as eligible for this grant within the provided context. The grant focuses on eliminating provincial corporate income tax for certain qualifying new small businesses in Nova Scotia.

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This tax deduction is specifically available for businesses that are located in Nova Scotia, as dictated by the requirement of maintaining a permanent establishment in the province. The deduction aligns with localized economic strategies to support new business growth within the region.

Companies located in Nova Scotia.

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The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant do not have specified criteria or point scores outlined in the provided context.

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This grant provides a corporate tax holiday for the first three years for eligible new small businesses, under specific conditions.

You can apply for the grant at the end of each of your corporation's first 3 tax years or up to 3 years after your corporation's year end for the specified tax years.
Applications will be processed sequentially, meaning you can't apply for the 2nd or 3rd year without submitting the previous years' applications.
It takes about 5 weeks to process your application, but it can take longer if more information is needed or if forms are filled in incorrectly.
Key documents needed include CRA Business Number, incorporation date, list of shareholders with their share percentages, and corporate income tax return including Schedule 341.
The grant application must be submitted via email; paper applications are not accepted.