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Tax credit for internal design in Québec - Quebec - Canada
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Tax credit for internal design in Québec

Payroll tax credit for eligible internal design activities
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
$ 150,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

The Tax Credit for Internal Design in Québec provides financial assistance to eligible companies for salaries paid to qualified designers or pattern makers engaged in internal design activities. The program supports businesses operating in Québec with a minimum annual gross revenue of $150,000; the specific maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information.

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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
  • Optimize production processes
Eligible Funding
  • Minimum amount : 150,000 $
  • Up to 24% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • $ 150,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Internal execution of new design activities within the company.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Corporations with an establishment in Quebec operating a business

Who is not eligible

  • Companies that are exempt from tax.
  • Crown corporations or wholly-owned subsidiaries of Crown corporations.

Eligible expenses

  • Salaries paid to eligible in-house designers.
  • Salaries paid to eligible in-house pattern makers.

Eligible geographic areas

  • Businesses with an establishment in Quebec.

Additional information

  • If documents are sent by mail, include the company name, identification and file numbers, and fiscal year-end date on each document.
  • All required documents should ideally be sent together to speed up processing.
  • The income tax return and related documents for this tax credit can be transmitted electronically if using authorized software, which eliminates the need for paper documents.
  • Obtaining the eligibility certificate from the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy is mandatory for processing the claim, and the process will only proceed upon receipt of this certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax credit for internal design in Québec Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax credit for internal design in Québec. 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 internal design in Québec?

The Tax Credit for Internal Design in Québec provides financial assistance to eligible companies for salaries paid to qualified designers or pattern makers engaged in internal design activities. The program supports businesses operating in Québec with a minimum annual gross revenue of $150,000; the specific maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information.

How much funding can be received?

Tax credit for internal design in Québec Funds up to 24% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Tax credit for internal design in Québec program?

To be eligible for the Tax credit for internal design in Québec program, you must: Company must operate an establishment in Québec with at least $150,000 in annual gross income. Company must not be tax-exempt, nor a Crown corporation or its wholly controlled subsidiary. Company must obtain an eligibility certificate from the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy for a design activity.

What expenses are eligible under Tax credit for internal design in Québec?

Internal execution of new design activities within the company.

Where is the Tax credit for internal design in Québec available?

The Tax credit for internal design in Québec program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Tax credit for internal design in Québec a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Tax credit for internal design in Québec is a Tax Credits

Who are the financial supporters of the Tax credit for internal design in Québec?

Tax credit for internal design in Québec is funded by Revenu Québec, Gouvernment of Québec