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Tax credit for conversion of a ship
Refundable tax credit for ship conversion projects
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Latest source updateLast Update: April 13, 2026Latest change: Eligibility guidance, application steps, and Revenu Québec contact details were updated for the tax credit for ship conversion.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: April 13, 2026
Latest change: Eligibility guidance, application steps, and Revenu Québec contact details were updated for the tax credit for ship conversion.
Tax credit for conversion of a ship updated
The grant content now adds a Revenu Québec email address and phone number, along with clearer instructions for requesting certificates before and after signing the construction contract. It also expands the project description to include prototype ship construction and updates the eligible expenses and who-can-apply wording.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides a refundable tax credit for eligible ship conversion projects in Quebec. It supports major ship transformation work, including changes to superstructures, machinery, equipment, plans and specifications, and direct labour costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- 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
Activities funded
- Major ship conversion work involving significant changes to the superstructure, machinery, or equipment.
- Construction of a prototype ship for a repeatable series.
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Preliminary plans and specifications
- Project summary and gross tonnage estimate
- Signed ship construction contract
- Price comparison if the ship owner is a related company
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Shipyards
- For-profit businesses in the transportation and warehousing sector
Who is not eligible
- Tax-exempt corporations
- Crown corporations and wholly owned subsidiaries
Eligible expenses
- Plans and specifications for the eligible ship
- Salary expenses related to plans and specifications in Quebec
- Wages of employees directly involved in ship construction or conversion
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the eligibility certificate request
- Complete the application form.
- Attach a project summary, gross tonnage estimate, and preliminary plans and specifications.
- Step 2: Submit the eligibility certificate request
- Send the request by email to certificat-maritime@economie.gouv.qc.ca.
- If needed, request a pre-eligibility opinion before submitting the full request.
- Step 3: Request the ship certificate after contract signing
- After signing the construction contract, submit the ship certificate request.
- Include the signed contract, the contract plans and specifications, and a completed and signed application form.
- Provide a price comparison if the ship owner is a related company.
Processing and Agreement
- An eligibility certificate must be requested before signing a firm contract with the client.
- After the construction contract is signed, a ship certificate must be requested.
- The certificate is issued based on the submitted plans and documentation.
- Renewal applications may require updated supporting documents.
Additional information
- The certificate of admissibility is valid for up to three years.
- The project must begin within two years after the certificate is issued.
- Renewal may require updated documentation.
- The process is free of charge.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax credit for conversion of a ship Program
What is the Tax credit for conversion of a ship?
This program provides a refundable tax credit for eligible ship conversion projects in Quebec. It supports major ship transformation work, including changes to superstructures, machinery, equipment, plans and specifications, and direct labour costs.
Who is eligible for the Tax credit for conversion of a ship program?
To be eligible for the Tax credit for conversion of a ship program, you must:
Quebec shipyard with navigable access
Ship of 50 gross tons or more
Major conversion or prototype project
What expenses are eligible under Tax credit for conversion of a ship?
Major ship conversion work involving significant changes to the superstructure, machinery, or equipment.
Construction of a prototype ship for a repeatable series.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax credit for conversion of a ship?
You can contact Revenu Québec by email at certificat-maritime@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 1 877 511-5889, poste 3156.
Where is the Tax credit for conversion of a ship available?
The Tax credit for conversion of a ship program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tax credit for conversion of a ship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax credit for conversion of a ship is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Tax credit for conversion of a ship?
Tax credit for conversion of a ship is funded by Revenu Québec