Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec

Q: How much funding can be received?

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

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is not specified.

Q: Is the Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec is a Tax Credits

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec?

Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec is funded by Revenu Québec

Q: Who is eligible for the Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec program?

To be eligible for the Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec program, you must: • Must operate a biofuel production business in Quebec • Must not be a tax-exempt corporation or a Crown corporation/fully controlled subsidiary • Must obtain an eligibility certificate from the Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec?

You can contact Revenu Québec.

Q: Where is the Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec available?

The Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: July 22, 2025

QC, Canada

Incentive for eligible Quebec companies producing qualifying biofuels

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Tax Credits

Eligible Industries

Manufacturing

Funds Providers

Unspecified

Program status

Open

Overview

The Tax Credit for Biofuel Production in Quebec offers eligible corporations a refundable tax credit for the production of qualifying biofuels in the province between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2033; the specific maximum funding amount is not specified in program documentation. This government program supports companies operating biofuel production facilities in Quebec to encourage local biofuel manufacturing and environmental innovation.

Activities funded

Production of eligible biofuels within Quebec after March 31, 2023 and before April 1, 2033.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 195,000

Upgrading manufacturing line with automated quality inspection system

$ 70,000

Digitization of client records for a homecare cooperative

$ 99,500

Installation of solar panels for bakery production facility

$ 59,000

Refurbishment of community kitchen with energy-efficient appliances

$ 83,000

Renovation of accessible washrooms at a performing arts center

$ 39,000

Expanding zero-waste delivery service with new e-cargo bikes

Eligibility

The company must have an establishment in Quebec and operate a biofuel production business in Quebec during the taxation year.
The company must not be tax-exempt for the year.
The company must not be a Crown corporation or a wholly owned subsidiary of a Crown corporation.
The company must obtain an eligibility certificate from the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy confirming that the biofuel produced qualifies for the credit.

Who is eligible?

Corporations operating a biofuel production business in Quebec

Who is not eligible

Tax-exempt corporations.
Crown corporations or wholly-owned subsidiaries of a Crown corporation.

Eligible geographic areas

Quebec

How to apply

Step 1: Enter Tax Credit Information in Income Tax ReturnIndicate the name of the tax credit for biofuel production on one of the lines 440p to 440y of the corporation's income tax return.
Provide the tax credit code (111) and the corresponding credit amount in the designated spaces.
Step 2: Gather Required DocumentationAttach the completed form "Crédit d'impôt pour production de biocarburant au Québec" (CO-1029.8.36.PB).
Include a copy of all valid eligibility attestations issued by the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy for the current or prior fiscal years.
Prepare a report detailing the eligible biofuel production for each month of the fiscal year.
If applicable, attach the agreement form "Entente concernant le crédit d'impôt pour production de biocarburant au Québec" (CO-1029.8.36.EB).
Step 3: Submit Application and DocumentationFile all required documents with the corporation’s income tax return by the latest of: (a) 12 months following the tax return filing deadline, or (b) 3 months after the issuance date of the necessary eligibility attestation.
If not submitted with the return, send the documents to Revenu Québec by the applicable deadlines.
Ensure all documents are submitted together in one package for faster processing.
If applying by mail, indicate the corporation's name, identification numbers, and financial year-end date on each document.
Alternatively, use authorized software to transmit the tax return and documents online; in this case, paper submission is not required.

Additional information

If all prescribed forms are submitted within the required deadlines, your tax credit application will be accepted and processed, even if the copy of the eligibility certificate is sent after the applicable deadline.
The application and related documents can be submitted electronically using approved software, in which case paper copies are not required.
If submitting by mail, ensure each document displays the company name, identification numbers, account numbers, and fiscal year-end date.
Submitting all documents in a single package is recommended to expedite file processing.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax credit for biofuel production in Quebec. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.