Tax Refunds, Credits and Breaks for Small Business

Canadian Tax Programs for Small Business

The government offers a variety of programs that decrease your tax burden, including programs that provide a lower tax rate for small businesses and award tax credits for hiring eligible apprentices.

What Are The Benefits of Tax Programs for Businesses?

Getting money is obviously beneficial. But not having to pay it amounts to the same thing, and can even be better. The government offers a variety of programs that decrease your tax burden, including programs that provide a lower tax rate for small businesses, award tax credits for hiring eligible apprentices, and provide investment tax credits for qualified expenditures in R&D.

When Should You Apply for Tax Refunds, Credits And Breaks?

Many funding programs that are tax refund, credit or break related have a limited window for when they accept new applications. Don't risk losing your chances to obtain funding.  Start your search for tax refunds right now.

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How can Canada Startups help ?

CanadaStartups gives small business owners and entrepreneurs the knowledge and tools to make starting a business simple. Whether you’re just starting out or expanding an existing business, the Startup Portal contains valuable resources for every step of the way, from start to launch!

Business Plan Builder

Our interactive Business Plan Tool allows you to build a professional plan by having you answer a few questions about your business. Details >>

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Getting funding requires a little convincing. A powerful presentation can arouse interest and make your business stand out from the rest.Details >>

Funding Database

Browse listings for over 1,500 funding sources ( both government & private) and apply to over $56 million in available funding for small business. Details >>

Tools and Resources

Members get access to thousands of business documents, tools and resources to help their small business succeed. Details >>

Browse Hundreds of Funding Programs

Most entrepreneurs fail before they've even started due to a lack of funding or capital required to get their business started.

Funding - both from the government and private investors - IS available for your business. While there are hundreds of funding programs out there to help small business owners to develop and market their projects, finding these programs is often difficult and time-consuming. Don't make the mistake of using your life's savings to finance your business only to come up short. Use the Funding Database to tap into over 1,500 funding programs including grants, loans, tax credits and angel investors available for Canadian small business owners.

Use the Funding Database search tool to generate a personalized list of funding programs offered to businesses in your region, your industry and for your particular funding needs. Chances are your business qualifies for dozens of these funding programs. Access program details, qualification criteria, contact details and application forms right from the comfort of your home.

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