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Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions
Refurbable tax credit for job creation in maritime Quebec regions
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Funding available
Up to 30% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
An eligible company with an establishment in an eligible region and operating an eligible business there.
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Overview
This refundable tax credit supports job creation in certain maritime regions of Québec. It applies to eligible payroll for approved activities in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord, and Bas-Saint-Laurent, with a credit rate of up to 30%.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Increase production or service capacity
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Up to 30% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Activities funded
- Manufacturing activities in eligible regions.
- Marine biotechnology and mariculture.
- Manufacturing or processing of slate or peat products.
- Wind power production and wind turbine manufacturing in eligible locations.
- Processing of sea products in eligible locations.
- Recreational and tourism activities in Îles-de-la-Madeleine only.
Documents Needed
- Completed initial certificate application in Excel format
- Signed “Application” page in PDF format
- Mandatory documents mentioned in the certificate application
- Prescribed form CO-1029.8.36.GP
- Recognized business certificate and employee attestation issued by Investissement Québec
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- An eligible company with an establishment in an eligible region and operating an eligible business there.
Who is not eligible
- A tax-exempt company for the taxation year in which the calendar year ends.
- A Crown corporation or a wholly owned subsidiary of such a corporation.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible payroll costs for qualifying employees.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General administrative tasks performed by employees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine.
- Côte-Nord.
- Bas-Saint-Laurent.
Selection criteria
- No selection criteria were specified.
How to apply
- After the end of your fiscal year, send an email to mesuresfiscales@invest-quebec.com with the company's legal name and the NEQ in the subject line.
- Following this email, file in S-Filer the completed initial certificate application in Excel format, the signed “Application” page in PDF format, and the mandatory documents mentioned in the certificate application.
- Complete the prescribed form for the application for a recognized business certificate and employee attestation, then submit the application before the end of the 15th month following the end of your fiscal year.
Processing and Agreement
- We will confirm your eligibility after reviewing your file.
- The company must attach to its tax return the form prescribed by Revenu Québec, the recognized business certificate and the employee attestation.
- Investissement Québec may amend or revoke an attestation or a certificate when information or documents justify it; the company then has 30 days to present its arguments and provide the relevant documents.
- A company that disagrees with a decision made by Investissement Québec may file a request for review within the 60 days following notification.
Additional information
- The tax credit is available until December 31, 2025.
- The corporation must first obtain qualification certificates from Investissement Québec.
- Investissement Québec charges fees for certificate applications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions Program
What is the Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions?
This refundable tax credit supports job creation in certain maritime regions of Québec. It applies to eligible payroll for approved activities in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord, and Bas-Saint-Laurent, with a credit rate of up to 30%.
How much funding can be received?
Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions program?
To be eligible for the Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions program, you must:
Operate in an eligible region.
Carry out an eligible activity.
Obtain Investissement Québec certificates.
What expenses are eligible under Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions?
Manufacturing activities in eligible regions.
Marine biotechnology and mariculture.
Manufacturing or processing of slate or peat products.
Wind power production and wind turbine manufacturing in eligible locations.
Processing of sea products in eligible locations.
Recreational and tourism activities in Îles-de-la-Madeleine only.
Who can I contact for more information about the Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.
Where is the Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions available?
The Refundable tax credit for Gaspésie and certain maritime regions program is available Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.