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Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property
Tax relief for IP commercialization businesses
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- Funding available
- Varies by project
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Who can apply
- Companies dedicated to the commercialization of intellectual property derived from research conducted in the Quebec public sector
- See full eligibility
Overview
Ce congé d’impôt s’adresse aux sociétés admissibles constituées au Canada entre le 19 mars 2009 et le 1er avril 2014 afin de soutenir la commercialisation de propriété intellectuelle issue de la recherche publique québécoise. Il couvre le revenu de l’entreprise de commercialisation admissible et vise notamment les biens fabriqués et vendus, les licences de logiciels et les transferts technologiques.
At a glance
Funding available
Varies by project
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
- Conduct research and development activities
- Access new markets
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Quebec
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Startups
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies dedicated to the commercialization of intellectual property derived from research conducted in the Quebec public sector
- Companies incorporated in Canada between March 19, 2009 and April 1, 2014
Activities funded
- Manufacturing and selling goods whose value comes more than 50% from eligible intellectual property
- Manufacturing and selling goods where an eligible intellectual property is an essential element
- Licensing the use of computer programs that are eligible intellectual properties
How to apply
- Fill out the application form PDF.
- Prepare the required supporting documents.
- Send the form and attachments together in one submission.
Documents Needed
- Formulaire 2, à remplir par l’institut
- Une copie du certificat de constitution de la société
- Les états financiers
- Le rapport d’activités
- Une copie du document délivré par l’Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada
Processing and Agreement
- The applicant must submit the form and attached documents in a single transmission.
- The company may request renewal of the attestation by email.
Additional information
- The attestation is valid for a maximum of three years.
- The first attestation period begins on the date the eligible company starts operating the eligible commercialization business.
- The company may request renewal by email.
- The same eligibility criteria apply to renewal.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property Program
What is the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property?
Ce congé d’impôt s’adresse aux sociétés admissibles constituées au Canada entre le 19 mars 2009 et le 1er avril 2014 afin de soutenir la commercialisation de propriété intellectuelle issue de la recherche publique québécoise. Il couvre le revenu de l’entreprise de commercialisation admissible et vise notamment les biens fabriqués et vendus, les licences de logiciels et les transferts technologiques.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property program?
To be eligible for the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property program, you must:
Company dedicated to commercializing intellectual property from Quebec public-sector research
Incorporated in Canada between March 19, 2009 and April 1, 2014
Started a commercialization business within 12 months of incorporation
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property?
You can contact Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE) by email at mesures.fiscales.RD@economie.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 873-1767.
Where is the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property available?
The Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property?
Tax holiday for a new business created to commercialize intellectual property is funded by Ministère de l'économie, de l'innovation et de l'énergie du Québec (MEIE)