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Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate
Tax support for specialized e-business companies
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 25,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Location
Quebec
Overview
This program provides a tax credit for specialized IT businesses carrying out eligible e-business activities in Québec. The measure supports information system design, software publishing, e-commerce solutions, and related security services, with a maximum annual credit of $25,000 per eligible employee.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 25,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : December 31, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 6 employees minimum
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- IT consulting related to systems development or e-business solutions
- Development, integration, maintenance, and evolution of information systems
- Development, integration, maintenance, and evolution of technology infrastructure
- Design and development of e-commerce solutions
- Development of security and identification services
Documents Needed
- Corporation and employee certificate application form
- Signed pages of the application form
- Required supporting documents listed in the application
- Payroll or task details supporting employee eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations operating in Québec
- Businesses in information systems design
- Software publishing companies
Who is not eligible
- Tax-exempt corporations
- Crown corporations and wholly controlled subsidiaries
- Corporations covered by a major investment project tax exemption
Eligible expenses
- Eligible salaries paid to eligible employees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Operating an e-business solution
- Managing or operating information systems or infrastructures from e-commerce activities
- Customer relations centre operations
- Hardware installation and training
- Administrative and marketing-related tasks
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Processing and Agreement
- Investissement Québec reviews the application after submission.
- The organization confirms whether the company is eligible.
- If approved, eligibility certificates are issued for the company and employees.
- The tax credit is then claimed with Revenu Québec.
Additional information
- Investissement Québec issues eligibility certificates, but the tax credit itself is claimed with Revenu Québec.
- Fees are charged for eligibility certificate applications and for review requests.
- Only complete applications are processed.
- Investissement Québec may visit the company during the eligibility period.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate. 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.
What is the Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate?
This program provides a tax credit for specialized IT businesses carrying out eligible e-business activities in Québec. The measure supports information system design, software publishing, e-commerce solutions, and related security services, with a maximum annual credit of $25,000 per eligible employee.
How much funding can be received?
Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate Funds up to 30% of admissible expenses, capped at $25,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate program?
To be eligible for the Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate program, you must:
Québec-based corporation
IT-focused activities
Minimum six eligible full-time employees
What expenses are eligible under Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate?
IT consulting related to systems development or e-business solutions
Development, integration, maintenance, and evolution of information systems
Development, integration, maintenance, and evolution of technology infrastructure
Design and development of e-commerce solutions
Development of security and identification services
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin by email at mesuresfiscales@invest-quebec.com or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.
Where is the Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate available?
The Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax Credit for the Development of E‑Business (CDAE) – Eligibility Certificate is a Tax Credits