Tax credit for an on-the-job training period

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 an on-the-job training period a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tax credit for an on-the-job training period is a Tax Credits

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Tax credit for an on-the-job training period?

Tax credit for an on-the-job training period is funded by Revenu Québec, Gouvernement du Québec

Q: Who is eligible for the Tax credit for an on-the-job training period program?

To be eligible for the Tax credit for an on-the-job training period program, you must: • Engage eligible expenses related to a trainee who is a full-time student at a recognized institution or an apprentice in a recognized training program. • Operate a business with an establishment located in Quebec. • Obtain the required attestation form within six months of the end of the training period.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Tax credit for an on-the-job training period?

You can contact Revenu Québec.

Q: Where is the Tax credit for an on-the-job training period available?

The Tax credit for an on-the-job training period program is available the province of Quebec.

Q: Are youth (under 40) eligible for the Tax credit for an on-the-job training period program?

Yes, youth under 40 are eligible to apply for the Tax credit for an on-the-job training period program.

Last Update: April 10, 2025

QC, Canada

Tax credit for Quebec businesses with trainees

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Open Date : November 14, 2019

Financing Type

Tax Credits

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

Revenu Québec

Gouvernement du Québec

Program status

Open

Overview

Get a refundable tax credit to help cover the costs of trainee wages and on-the-job training expenses, up to a maximum of 32 weeks.

Activities funded

This grant is specifically available to companies operating within a particular geographical region. Eligibility is confined to businesses that have an establishment in the specified location.

Businesses with an establishment in Québec, Canada.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 3,000

Employing a film student to assist in the production of promotional videos

$ 2,800

Engaging a business student to evaluate and optimize financial processes

$ 2,000

Engaging a culinary student to assist with menu development and kitchen operations

$ 2,500

Hiring a marketing intern to support social media campaigns and client engagement

$ 3,500

Implementing an IT internship program to develop a new mobile application

Eligibility

The following criteria must be met by companies wishing to apply for this grant:

The company must have incurred eligible expenses for a trainee enrolled as a full-time student in a secondary, college, or university program (undergraduate, master's, or doctoral) or a prescribed program offered by a recognized educational institution, requiring one or more internships lasting at least 140 hours in total.
The company must operate a business and have an establishment in Quebec.
The company must have obtained, within six months after the end of the internship, the CO-1029.8.33.10 "Attestation of participation in an eligible training internship" form signed by a representative of the recognized educational institution.
The company must not be a trust where one of the beneficiaries is a tax-exempt corporation.

Who is eligible?

Companies eligible for this grant include those that operate an enterprise in Quebec and engage eligible expenses relative to an intern or apprentice enrolled in specific recognized programs. Societies of persons with similar qualifications are also eligible, provided they are not tax-exempt entities.

Companies operating an enterprise in Quebec with an establishment in Quebec
Companies that have engaged eligible expenses for an intern or apprentice in a recognized program
Societies of persons with engaged eligible expenses for an intern or apprentice in a recognized program
Societies of persons that are not tax-exempt entities

Who is not eligible

The eligibility criteria for this tax credit outlines specific conditions for students and apprentices, but it also specifies entities that cannot apply. Exclusions mainly prevent certain types of trust entities from eligibility.

Trusts where a beneficiary is a tax-exempt corporation.

Eligible expenses

The tax credit supports activities related to internships and apprenticeships in recognized educational and professional settings. The eligible activities generally involve engaging students and apprentices in practical work experiences within an enterprise based in Quebec.

Internship programs involving full-time students enrolled in recognized secondary, college, or university programs, requiring a minimum of 140 hours.
Apprenticeship programs for apprentices enrolled in a Workplace Apprenticeship Program administered by the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity or the Kativik Regional Administration.

Eligible geographic areas

The eligible geographic zone for this grant is the province of Quebec, Canada.

The business must operate in Quebec
The business must have an establishment in Quebec

How to apply

Collection of necessary documents

Obtain the form Certificate of Participation in an Eligible Training Course (CO-1029.8.33.10) signed by a representative of the recognized educational institution.
For apprentices, obtain a certificate from the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity or the Kativik Regional Administration.

Filling out forms

Fill out the Tax Credit form for Internship in the Workplace (TP-1029.8.33.6) for each intern.

Preparation of the tax return

Attach the completed form TP-1029.8.33.6 to the individual income tax return.

Submission of the declaration

Send the tax return with the required forms to Revenu Québec within the specified deadline.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

Applicants must ensure they have acquired the necessary attestation forms within the stipulated timeframe to qualify for the tax credit.
Separate forms must be completed for each trainee should multiple interns be involved during the fiscal period.

Documents and links

Tax credit for an on-the-job training period

Apply to this program

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax credit for an on-the-job training period Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax credit for an on-the-job training period. 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.