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Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive
Tax credits for value-added agriculture investment
Funding available
$ 250,000,000
Deadline
December 31, 2027
Location
Saskatchewan, Canada
Overview
The Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive supports qualifying corporations with non-refundable, non-transferable tax credits for capital expenditures of $10 million or more on new or expanded value-added agriculture facilities in Saskatchewan. It targets projects that transform or upgrade raw or primary agricultural products and can include equipment, land, utilities, and professional services.
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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 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Saskatchewan
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
Activities funded
- New or expanded value-added agriculture facilities that physically transform or upgrade raw or primary agricultural products, or agricultural by-products or waste, into new or upgraded products.
Documents Needed
- Application for Conditional Approval
- Copy of the company’s incorporation documents
- Request for Certificate of Eligibility
- Compliance Report issued by a Chartered Professional Accountant
- Efficiency/Productivity Analysis Summary for expansions to existing facilities, and an appraisal from an Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute licensed real estate appraiser if claiming land as an eligible expenditure
Official resources
Program guide
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations that apply for an SVAI eligibility certificate.
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
- Equipment and processing systems, including used equipment or facilities, control panels, fans, instruments, pumps, stationary machinery and equipment for processing, electrical process controls and monitoring equipment, electrical communication and control equipment, data network infrastructure equipment, oil or water storage tanks, pollution-control equipment, fermentation systems, and major spare parts classified as plant, property and equipment.
- Land used for the new or expanded value-added agriculture facility, including land preparation costs such as earth work, sloping, grading, footings, foundations, buildings, and structures required to accommodate an increase to productive capacity.
- Parking lots, access roads, perimeter fencing, freight paid on eligible expenditures, railcar spurs, railway switches, and utility connections from the property line to the facility, including water, telephone, power, sewer, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler systems, air conditioning and heating, lighting, elevators, fiber-optics, solar or wind power, geothermal, and water treatment equipment or facilities.
- Costs associated with the required reports for the application, including the Compliance Report, Efficiency/Productivity Analysis Summary, and Appraisal, as well as capitalized costs of qualified professional services and installation of depreciable property or a capital lease.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Automobiles and automotive equipment, office equipment, furnishings, portable tools, machinery and equipment, and power operated movable equipment for excavating, moving, placing or compacting earth, rock, concrete or asphalt.
- Intellectual property, non-capital lease costs, and non-tangible products such as franchises, concessions, licenses, and certifications.
- Excess land that may be resold, offered for lease, or developed for an unrelated purpose; regular repair or maintenance; staff costs or time; and taxes paid such as PST, GST, and property taxes.
- Facilities or related equipment solely for cleaning, sorting, bagging, handling or storage of primary products; retail facilities; and buildings not associated with the value-added agriculture activity.
- Any expenditure that does not add to the productive capacity of the value-added facility; sustaining capital; and logging, mining, construction, oil and gas development or processing.
Eligible geographic areas
- Saskatchewan
Selection criteria
- The applicant must be capable of implementing the project plan.
- The activity in the project plan must be an eligible value-added agriculture activity.
- The new or expanded facility in the project plan must be likely to meet the requirements of the Act and the regulations.
How to apply
- Submit the completed Application for Conditional Approval by email to SVAI@gov.sk.ca.
- If conditional approval is received, complete construction and bring the facility into working condition.
- Submit the completed Request for Certificate of Eligibility and required supporting documentation by email to SVAI@gov.sk.ca.
- To claim the tax credit, file the T2 Corporate Income Tax return with the Canada Revenue Agency, then complete the SVAI Claim Form after receiving the notice of assessment or reassessment and submit it to the Ministry of Finance with the required attachments.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications for Conditional Approval are reviewed by program administrators.
- If the application meets preliminary eligibility requirements, a Letter of Conditional Approval is issued.
- After the project is completed, the Request for Certificate of Eligibility and supporting information are reviewed by program administrators.
- If the corporation meets the program requirements, the Ministry of Trade and Export Development issues a Certificate of Eligibility.
- The Ministry of Finance verifies the Claim Form and issues either a rebate calculated in accordance with the program legislation or a written notice stating the corporation is not entitled to the rebate and the reasons for the determination.
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?
The Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive supports qualifying corporations with non-refundable, non-transferable tax credits for capital expenditures of $10 million or more on new or expanded value-added agriculture facilities in Saskatchewan. It targets projects that transform or upgrade raw or primary agricultural products and can include equipment, land, utilities, and professional services.
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:
The applicant must be a corporation.
The project must have at least $10 million in new capital expenditures in Saskatchewan.
The project must be a value-added agriculture activity, and expansions must increase productive capacity.
What expenses are eligible under Saskatchewan Value-added Agriculture Incentive?
New or expanded value-added agriculture facilities that physically transform or upgrade raw or primary agricultural products, or agricultural by-products or waste, into new or upgraded 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