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Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive
Tax credit for value-added agriculture investments
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 250,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2017
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
A Saskatchewan tax credit supports large investments in value-added agriculture facilities. It applies to new or expanded projects and eligible capital expenditures in Saskatchewan.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase production or service capacity
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 250,000,000 $
Timeline
- Open Date : September 1, 2017
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Saskatchewan
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of a new value-added agriculture facility
- Expansion of an existing value-added agriculture facility
- Physical transformation or upgrading of agricultural products or by-products into new products
Documents Needed
- Application for Conditional Approval
- Request for Certificate of Eligibility
- Compliance Report from a CPA
- Efficiency/Productivity Analysis Summary for expansions
- Land appraisal, if claiming land
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations in the value-added agriculture sector
- Companies developing new value-added agriculture facilities
- Companies expanding existing value-added agriculture facilities
Who is not eligible
- Facilities solely dedicated to cleaning, bagging, handling, or storage of primary products
- Facilities that began production on or before August 31, 2017
Eligible expenses
- Land used for the facility
- Qualified professional services and installation costs
- Processing equipment, controls, tanks, and utility connections
- Land preparation, freight, access roads, fencing, and related site works
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Facilities solely dedicated to cleaning, bagging, handling, or storage of primary products
- Automobiles, office equipment, and furnishings
- Portable tools, movable equipment, and non-capital lease costs
- Intellectual property
- Excess land that can be resold, leased, or developed for an unrelated purpose
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- Capacity to implement the project plan
- Activity qualifies as value-added agriculture
- Facility is likely to meet program requirements
- Eligible capital expenditures increase productive capacity
How to apply
1
Application for Conditional Approval
- Prepare and submit the SVAI – Application for Conditional Approval form.
- Refer to the SVAI – Program Overview and Application Instructions for guidance.
- Contact svai@gov.sk.ca if you have any questions regarding the application process.
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Conditional Approval
Receive a letter conditionally approving the investment project if preliminary eligibility requirements are met.
3
Request for Certificate of Eligibility
- Upon completion of the investment project, submit the SVAI – Request for Certificate of Eligibility.
- Include all required attachments as specified in the application instructions.
4
Issuance of Certificate of Eligibility
- The Ministry of Trade and Export Development will issue a SVAI Certificate of Eligibility if the program requirements are met.
- The certificate confirms the eligible capital expenditures for claim purposes.
- The issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility initiates the 10-year rebate period.
5
File Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Return
- File the T2 CIT return with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
- Await the T2 Notice of Assessment or Reassessment from the CRA.
6
Submit SVAI Claim Form
- Complete the SVAI Claim Form for each year the rebate is claimed.
- Submit the completed Claim Form to the Ministry of Finance.
- Include the SVAI Certificate of Eligibility and the current year's Notice of Assessment or Reassessment with your submission.
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Receipt of Rebate or Determination
- The Ministry of Finance will verify the Claim Form.
- A rebate will be calculated in accordance with the program legislation or a written notice will be provided if the corporation is not entitled to the rebate.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by program administrators.
- If the preliminary review is successful, a Letter of Conditional Approval is issued.
- After the project is completed, the Request for Certificate of Eligibility is reviewed.
- If requirements are met, the Ministry issues a Certificate of Eligibility.
- Annual claim forms are verified before a rebate decision is issued.
Additional information
- The program is stackable with other Saskatchewan incentives.
- The program is effective as of September 1, 2017.
- Applications for Conditional Approval are accepted until December 31, 2027.
- Facilities that began production on August 31, 2017 or earlier are not eligible.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive Program
What is the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive?
A Saskatchewan tax credit supports large investments in value-added agriculture facilities. It applies to new or expanded projects and eligible capital expenditures in Saskatchewan.
How much funding can be received?
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive Funds up to $250,000,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive program?
To be eligible for the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive program, you must:
$10M+ new capital expenditures
New or expanded value-added facility
Increase in productive capacity
What expenses are eligible under Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive?
Construction of a new value-added agriculture facility
Expansion of an existing value-added agriculture facility
Physical transformation or upgrading of agricultural products or by-products into new products
Who can I contact for more information about the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive?
You can contact Government of Saskatchewan by email at svai@gov.sk.ca or by phone at 306-787-7632.
Where is the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive available?
The Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive program is available the province of Saskatchewan.
Is the Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive is a Tax Credits