
Tax Credit for Major Digital Transformation Projects
Last Update: July 22, 2025
QC, Canada
Tax credit supports digital transformation projects for eligible companies
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Unspecified
Financing Type
Tax Credits
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Funds Providers
Unspecified
Program status
Open
Overview
The Tax Credit for Major Digital Transformation Projects offers funding for eligible Quebec businesses that engage in significant digital transformation efforts, focusing on salaries for qualified employees involved in eligible digitization contracts. There is no specified maximum funding amount provided.
Activities funded
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 250,000
Eco-friendly urban park redevelopment project
$ 60,000
Digital inclusion program for seniors to bridge the gap
$ 150,000
Renewable energy optimization platform for urban buildings
$ 75,000
Sustainable fashion line using recycled materials
$ 90,000
Community kitchen for skill development and food security
$ 50,000
Art therapy workshops in mental health centers
Eligibility
- The company must have an establishment in Quebec and operate an eligible business there.
- The company must not be exempt from tax.
- The company must not be a Crown corporation or a wholly controlled subsidiary of such a corporation.
- The company must hold an annual eligibility certificate issued by Investissement Québec for an eligible digitalization contract.
- The tax credit can be claimed for eligible salaries incurred after March 17, 2016, concerning eligible employees.
Who is eligible?
- Companies with an establishment in Quebec
- Companies operating an eligible business in Quebec
Who is not eligible
- Companies that are exempt from tax.
- Crown corporations or subsidiaries wholly controlled by Crown corporations.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible salaries of employees engaged in major digital transformation projects.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Include credit information in tax return
- Include the name and code of the tax credit (102) in lines 440p to 440y
- Record the tax credit amount in the designated spaces on your corporate tax return
2
Gather necessary documents
- Attach the prescribed CO-1029.8.36.PT form
- Attach the eligibility certificate from Investissement Québec for the eligible contract
- Attach the eligibility certificate for each eligible employee
3
Submit the tax return and documents
- Submit the tax return with all prescribed documents attached by the applicable deadline
- Ensure all documents are sent in a single package for quicker processing
Additional information
- The application documents can be submitted through authorized software features available on the Internet, eliminating the need for paper submissions.
- If submitting documents by mail, ensure each document includes the company's name, identification numbers, and the end date of the financial year.
- Submitting all relevant documents in a single shipment is recommended to expedite the processing of the application.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Credit for Major Digital Transformation Projects Program
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