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Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design
Tax credit for eligible internal design work
Last Update: May 8, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides a tax credit for eligible internal design work in Quebec. It supports salaries linked to qualifying designers or pattern makers and requires the prescribed attestations and forms.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Location
- Quebec City
- 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 design activities carried out by the company.
Documents Needed
- Completed prescribed tax credit form (CO-1029.8.36.7).
- Copy of the eligibility certificate issued by the Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy.
- Copy of the qualification certificate for the eligible designer or pattern maker.
- Corporate income tax return with the tax credit details entered.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Eligible corporations
- Corporations with internal design activities
- Corporations with eligible designers or pattern makers
Who is not eligible
- Tax-exempt corporations.
- Crown corporations and wholly controlled subsidiaries.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible salaries paid to an eligible designer or pattern maker.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Industrial design salaries incurred for tax years beginning after March 25, 2025.
- Industrial design salaries incurred for partnership fiscal years beginning after March 25, 2025.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The claim is accepted and processed when the prescribed forms are submitted within the required deadline and the necessary certificate has been obtained.
- The claim will be processed only after Revenu Québec receives the certificate copy, if it was sent later.
- Internet filing may be used through authorized software, when supported.
Additional information
- The tax credit uses code 17.
- The application is made with the prescribed corporate tax return form.
- Internet filing is possible through authorized software, when available.
- Documents should ideally be sent together to speed up processing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design. 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 Quebec - Industrial design?
This program provides a tax credit for eligible internal design work in Quebec. It supports salaries linked to qualifying designers or pattern makers and requires the prescribed attestations and forms.
Who is eligible for the Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design program?
To be eligible for the Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design program, you must:
Quebec establishment and business activity
Annual gross revenue of at least $150,000
Eligibility certificate for the design activity
What expenses are eligible under Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design?
Internal design activities carried out by the company.
Where is the Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design available?
The Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design?
Tax credit for internal design in Quebec - Industrial design is funded by Revenu Québec, Gouvernment of Québec