Eligible Funding
- Up to 8% of project cost
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
Innovation
Ontario, Canada
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
14 programs
- Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Research and Development Tax Credit (ORDTC)
Non-refundable tax credit for R&D in OntarioEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projectsTechnologyInnovationOntario, Canada - Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Made Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (OMMITC)
Supports manufacturing investment in OntarioEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000,000 $
- Up to 15% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada - Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesTimeline- Open Date : May 12, 2020
Ontario, Canada - Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario Regional Opportunities Investment Tax Credit (ROITC)
Refundable tax credit for regional business investmentEligible Funding- From $50,000 to $45,000
- Up to 10% of project cost
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationTimeline- Open Date : May 12, 2020
- Closing date : January 1, 2027
Ontario, Canada - Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario small business deduction (SBD)
Reduces Ontario corporate tax for eligible CCPCsEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsOntario, Canada - Tax CreditsOpen
Ontario tax credit for manufacturing and processing
Ontario corporate tax relief for manufacturersEligible 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 projectsOntario, Canada 
Tax CreditsOpenSmall Business Property Tax Subclass
Property tax relief for eligible Toronto businessesEligible Funding- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsBusiness BuyoutTimeline- Open Date : June 18, 2026
Toronto, Ontario, Canada- Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Types of eligible projectsTimeline- Closing date : July 1, 2027
Ontario, Canada 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedAmended Integrated Orléans Community Improvement Plan
Funding for Orléans redevelopment projectsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Real estate and rental and leasing
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationOntario, Canada
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedBusiness Development Grant Program
Supports investment projects in WindsorEligible Funding- Up to 100% of project cost
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsConstruction and RenovationWindsor, Ontario, Canada- Tax CreditsClosed
Co-operative Education Tax Credit
Refundable credit for Ontario co-op student placementsEligible Funding- Maximum amount : 3,000 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsHuman ResourcesOntario, Canada 
Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosedOntario Home Energy Cost Management Programs
Ontario home energy support to lower utility billsEligible Funding- From $20 to $12,000
- Up to 23% of project cost
Eligible Industries- All industries
Types of eligible projectsEnvironment and ClimateInnovationOntario, Canada- Tax CreditsClosed
Ontario Small Beer Manufacturers' Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for Ontario beer manufacturersEligible Funding- Varies by project
Eligible Industries- Manufacturing
Types of eligible projectsInnovationOntario, Canada
