Newfoundland and Labrador green technology tax credit - NL - Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador green technology tax credit

grant_single|update April 27, 2025
NL, Canada
Tax credit for corporations investing in green technology equipment

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  • grant_single|projectCostPercent
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  • grant_single|timelineUnspecified
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Tax Credits
grant_single|eligibleIndustries
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
  • Utilities
  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
grant_single|grantors
  • Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
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grant_card_status|open

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The Newfoundland and Labrador Green Technology Tax Credit offers Canadian-controlled private corporations a 20% credit on eligible green technology equipment investments, up to a maximum of $1 million annually. This program supports renewable energy generation, energy conservation, use of fuels from waste, and efficient fossil fuel use within the province.

grant_single_labels|terms_and_conditions

  • Provides a tax credit equal to 20% of the capital cost of eligible equipment, up to a maximum of $1 million annually per corporation.
  • Up to 40% of the credit amount can be refunded if it is not applied to reduce provincial tax payable.
  • Unused credits may be carried forward for up to 20 years or carried back for up to 3 years, but not to any taxation year that ends before April 7, 2022.

grant_single_labels|projects

  • Investing in equipment that generates renewable-source energy.
  • Implementing systems that conserve energy derived from renewable sources.
  • Adopting technologies that use fuels produced from waste.
  • Enhancing processes for more efficient use of fossil fuels.
grant_single|admissibleProjectsExample

$ 42,000

Launching an online reservation system for a community co-op

$ 26,000

Launching a composting educational program in underserved schools

$ 60,000

Creating an outdoor seating area with accessible garden infrastructure

$ 37,000

Implementing automated point-of-sale and inventory systems for pharmacy

$ 48,500

Expanding literacy services by acquiring adaptive technology and software

$ 75,000

Upgrading bakery equipment for higher energy efficiency and output

grant_single_labels|admissibility

  • The applicant must be a Canadian-controlled private corporation (CCPC).
  • The corporation must have a permanent establishment in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • The project must involve the acquisition of eligible equipment that generates or conserves renewable energy, uses fuels from waste, or improves fossil fuel efficiency.
  • The eligible equipment must be located in Newfoundland and Labrador and used in the course of business in the province.
  • The equipment must qualify as capital property under Class 43.1 or 43.2 of the federal Income Tax Act.

grant_eligibility_criteria|who_can_apply

  • Canadian-controlled private corporations (CCPCs) with a permanent establishment in Newfoundland and Labrador

grant_eligibility_criteria|eligible_expenses

  • Capital cost of equipment that generates or conserves renewable-source energy.
  • Capital cost of equipment that uses fuels from waste.
  • Capital cost of equipment that makes efficient use of fossil fuels.

grant_eligibility_criteria|zone

  • Newfoundland and Labrador

grant_single_labels|apply

  • Step 1: Acquire Eligible EquipmentInvest in equipment that qualifies under Class 43.1 or 43.2 of the federal income tax act and ensure it is located and used in Newfoundland and Labrador.
  • Step 2: Prepare Tax DocumentationCalculate the capital cost of the eligible property to determine the credit amount (20% of capital cost, up to a maximum annual credit of $1 million).
  • Gather all purchase documentation and asset classification supporting documents.
  • Step 3: Complete Corporate Income Tax ReturnReport the Green Technology Tax Credit on the corporation’s Newfoundland and Labrador income tax return.
  • Apply the credit to reduce provincial tax otherwise payable.
  • If applicable, claim a refund for up to 40% of the total credit amount not used to reduce taxes payable.
  • Step 4: Submit Application with Tax ReturnSubmit your completed corporate income tax return including all relevant schedules and supporting documentation to the provincial tax authorities.
  • Step 5: Track Unused CreditsIf there are unused credits, keep records for possible application to prior three or next twenty tax years (cannot apply to years before April 7, 2022).

grant_single_labels|otherInfo

  • The maximum annual credit per corporation is $1 million, with up to 40% of that amount eligible for refund.
  • The credit can be carried back three years or forward up to twenty years, but not to a tax year ending before April 7, 2022.
  • Questions regarding Class 43.1 or 43.2 property should be directed to the Canada Revenue Agency or referenced in the Natural Resources Canada technical guide.

grant_single_labels|contact

1-800-959-5525

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