Discover Tax Credits for Businesses in British Columbia for 2026
Optimize your business: BC tax credits are the key to your success and growth.
British Columbia offers a robust and diverse array of business tax credits designed to foster economic growth, stimulate innovation, and support key industries across the province. These B.C. corporate tax incentives provide significant B.C. business tax savings, serving as a vital mechanism for businesses to reduce operational costs, enhance profitability, and reinvest in their future.
15 opportunities available
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Scientific Research & Experimental Development Tax Credit
Government of British ColumbiaTax credit for R&D in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia clean buildings tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceTax credit for energy-efficient retrofits in commercial buildings
Eligible Funding
- Up to 5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
- Educational services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT) BC
Government of British ColumbiaAnnual tax relief for employers based on payroll thresholds
Eligible Funding
- Up to 6% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia logging tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceTax credit for income from logging operations in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
BC Small Business Venture Capital Program
Government of British ColumbiaStimulate equity investments in local small businesses, fostering economic growth
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 400,000 $
- Up to 30% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia interactive digital media tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceSupports corporations developing interactive digital media products in BC
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Educational services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia mining exploration tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceTax credit supporting corporate mining exploration activities in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Types of eligible projects
Environment and Climate
Tax CreditsOpen
Interactive digital media tax credit (B.C.)
Government of British ColumbiaTax credit for interactive digital media in British Columbia
Eligible Funding
- Up to 17.5% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
BC book publishing tax credit
Government of British ColumbiaTax credit for British Columbia book publishers
Eligible Funding
- Up to 90% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Tax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsOpen
Venture Capital Corporation
Government of British ColumbiaEquity investments for BC businesses
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationTechnologyInnovation
Tax CreditsOpen
Training tax credit for employers
Government of British ColumbiaBritish Columbia apprentice training tax credit for employers
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 6,000 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Other services (except public administration)
- Public administration
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia production services tax credit
Government of British ColumbiaTax incentives for film, television, and digital production companies
Eligible Funding
- Up to 28% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Digital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia shipbuilding and ship repair industry tax credit
Government of British ColumbiaSupports tax credits for shipbuilding industry apprenticeship employers in BC
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,875 $
- Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Tax CreditsOpen
British Columbia film and television tax credit
BC Ministry of FinanceTax credits for eligible film and television productions in BC
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Types of eligible projects
Human ResourcesDigital Transformation
Tax CreditsOpen
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Creative BCTax credit for BC film, television, animation and visual effects production
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
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