Discover Tax Credits for Small Businesses in Ontario for 2026

Tax incentives are a powerful tool for small businesses to reduce costs and reinvest in growth. In Ontario, small business tax credits and deductions can significantly lower your tax burden, freeing up capital to hire employees, purchase equipment, or develop new products.

Featured grants for Small Business in Ontario at a glance

13 programs

Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Innovation Tax Credit (OITC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Refundable tax credit for R&D in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Ontario tax relief for SR&ED spending
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TechnologyInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Amended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan
City of Ottawa
Funding for Orléans redevelopment projects
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $ · Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Business Development Grant Program
City of Windsor
Supports investment projects in Windsor
Eligible Funding
Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Refundable credit for Ontario co-op student placements
Eligible Funding
Maximum amount : 3,000 $ · Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Human Resources
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Employer Health Tax relief (EHT)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Ontario payroll tax and exemption program
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Ontario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsOpen
Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs
Government of Ontario
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
Environment and ClimateInnovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business, Non-profit, Public or Parapublic institution, Non-financial cooperative
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Government of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Finance
Regional tax credit for business investment
Eligible Funding
From $50,000 to $90,000 · Up to 10% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Construction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Construction and Renovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Small Beer Manufacturers' Tax Credit
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Refundable tax credit for Ontario beer manufacturers
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Reduces Ontario corporate tax for eligible CCPCs
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Eligible Industries
All industries
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
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Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario, Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
Ontario corporate tax relief for manufacturers
Eligible Funding
Up to 2% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, Manufacturing
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsOpen
Tax refund for power takeoff equipment
Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario
Fuel tax refund for PTO equipment in Ontario
Eligible Funding
Varies by project
Types of eligible projects
Legal Structure
Sole proprietorship, For-profit business
Timeline
Closing date : July 1, 2027
Ontario, Canada
Tax CreditsClosed
Small Business Property Tax Subclass
City of Toronto
Toronto property tax relief for small businesses
Eligible Funding
Up to 20% of project cost
Eligible Industries
Retail trade
Types of eligible projects
Business Buyout
Legal Structure
For-profit business
Toronto, Ontario, Canada