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Tax Credits for Businesses in Ontario

Ontario offers a robust suite of business tax credits aimed at supporting companies of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These Ontario business tax credits serve as powerful small business tax incentives – essentially financial breaks that reduce a company’s tax burden in exchange for investing in activities that spur economic growth.

244 programs
  • Ontario Creates logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Computer Animation and Special Effects Tax Credit (OCASE)

    Refundable Ontario tax credit for animation and special effects
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 18% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Fertility Treatment Tax Credit (OFTTC)

    Refundable tax credit for fertility and surrogacy costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 5,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Creates logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)

    Refundable tax credit for Ontario productions
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 35% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Information and cultural industries, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Focused Flow-Through Share Tax Credit

    Refundable tax credit for Ontario mineral exploration
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 5% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Gasoline Tax Refund Program

    Ontario gasoline tax refund support for eligible businesses
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs

    Ontario home energy support to lower utility bills
    Eligible Funding
    From $20 to $12,000 · Up to 23% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Ontario Ministry of Finance logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit

    Refundable tax credit for seniors’ home care costs
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 1,500 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Health care and social assistance, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Ontario Shortline Railway Investment Tax Credit

    Temporary tax credit for Ontario shortline railways
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 8,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Transportation and warehousing
    Types of eligible projects
    Commercialization
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Petawawa logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Petawawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Funding for Petawawa commercial property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Town of Petawawa logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Petawawa Tax Increment Equivalent Grant

    Support for property redevelopment in Petawawa
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • City of Port Colborne logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Port Colborne Environmental Site Assessment Grant Program

    Funding for environmental site assessments on brownfield properties
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 30,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Port Colborne logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Port Colborne Tax Increment Grant Program

    Tax support for redevelopment projects in Port Colborne
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Property Tax Deferrals for Homeowners

    Property tax relief for eligible homeowners
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Public or Parapublic institution
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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  • United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsOpen

    Property Tax Rebate Programs (Eligible Charities, Seniors and Disabled Persons)

    Property tax relief for eligible residents and charities
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Government of Ontario logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Provincial Land Tax rebate program for registered charities

    Tax rebate for eligible registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Collingwood logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Rapid Additional Residential Unit (ARU) Initiative 2.0

    Funding for homeowner-built rental units
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Orillia logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Rebate of Taxes for Eligible Charities

    40% property tax relief for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Loyalist Township logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Rebates and Credits

    Property tax relief for eligible residents and charities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Registered Charity Rebates

    Property tax rebate for registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 40 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Registered Charity Tax Rebate

    40% property tax rebate for registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • City of Pickering logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Registered Charity Tax Rebate Application

    Property tax rebate for registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Pickering, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Rental Housing Program

    Property tax incentives for new rental housing
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Timeline
    Closing date : January 1, 2027
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Richmond Hill Office Development and Downtown Local Centre Community Improvement Plan

    Financial support for office growth and downtown renewal
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $50,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of King logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Rural Resiliency Grant Program

    Funding for rural farm improvements in King Township
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    For-profit business
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    SECTION 357 / 358 / 359 APPLICATION

    Property tax relief for eligible property changes
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
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  • Loyalist Township logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Seniors Citizens Property Tax Credit & Charity Rebates

    Property tax relief for seniors and charities
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 250 $ · Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Loyalist Township, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Central Frontenac logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program

    Funding for property and business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 7,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Sharbot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Windsor logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Stormwater Financing Program

    Stormwater cost relief for Windsor properties
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 120 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Adjustments Applications

    Tax relief for qualifying property changes
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Sole proprietorship
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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  • City of Kitchener logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals

    Property tax relief options for eligible owners
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Tax Assistance and Rebates

    Property tax assistance for eligible Kingston owners
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 50,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsOpen

    Tax Assistance Programs

    Property tax relief for eligible homeowners and organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 241 $
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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  • Township of Scugog logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs

    Property tax relief for eligible landowners
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 375 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and Climate
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of West Nipissing logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsOpen

    Tax Rebate Programs

    Property tax relief for eligible applicants
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 300 $
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Central Frontenac logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Rebate Programs – Township of Central Frontenac

    Property tax relief for eligible local properties
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Oakville logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Rebates and Assistance

    Property tax relief for eligible applicants
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Township of Brock logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Rebates and Reductions

    Property tax relief for eligible owners
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Brock, Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Rebates for Charitable Organizations Policy (Policy FS-18)

    Tax rebates for eligible charitable organizations
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Wholesale trade, Retail trade, Other services (except public administration), Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Bracebridge logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Tax Rebates for Eligible Charities

    Property tax rebate for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Wholesale trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Tecumseh logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Tecumseh Road Main Street Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Program

    Financial incentives for Main Street redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Ajax logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Town of Ajax — Charitable organization rebate

    Property tax rebate for registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ajax, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Ajax logo
    Tax CreditsOpen

    Town of Ajax — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program

    Tax rebate support for designated heritage properties
    Eligible Funding
    Up to 10% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Legal Structure
    Non-profit
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • County of Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceOpen

    Town of Erin Community Improvement Plan (CIP) & Wellington County Community Improvement Funding

    Funding for downtown and property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 20,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Professional, scientific and technical services, Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Erin, Ontario, Canada
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  • Town of Prescott logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Town of Prescott - CIP Incentive Program

    Financial incentives for property revitalization
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 100,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Township of Centre Wellington logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Centre Wellington Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentive Programs

    Financial incentives for community improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 15,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Huron-Kinloss logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Huron-Kinloss Community Improvement Plan

    Supports local business and property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation CommercializationDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Laurentian Valley (LV) logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Laurentian Valley Community Improvement Plan

    Municipal incentives for property improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Retail trade, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
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  • Township of Laurentian Valley (LV) logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Laurentian Valley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Grant Programs

    Funding for eligible property improvements in Laurentian Valley
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Manufacturing, Retail trade, Arts, entertainment and recreation, Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Quebec, Canada
  • Township of South Stormont logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of South Stormont Community Improvement Plan and Brownfield Strategy

    Supports South Stormont property improvement and redevelopment
    Eligible Funding
    From $2,500 to $20,000 · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Construction, Retail trade, Real estate and rental and leasing, Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Warwick logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsOpen

    Township of Warwick Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Grant Programs

    Funding for community improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 22,500 $ · Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Wellesley logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen

    Township of Wellesley Community Improvement Plan – Financial Incentive Programs

    Financial support for property and building improvements
    Eligible Funding
    Maximum amount : 10,000 $ · Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    InnovationEnvironment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada