Why Québec?
Tax Incentives
Québec has chosen to encourage its businesses by putting in place a generous tax regime that reduces operating costs significantly. Of course, that’s nothing new: Québec’s companies have been enjoying its benefits for over 25 years! What’s more, the tax regime is rounded out by a number of targeted financial incentives.
- With a corporate tax rate of 26.9% in 2016, Québec boasts one of the most competitive rates for manufacturing and non-manufacturing companies in North America.
- Canada has a number of advantages over countries like the United States, Italy, France and Germany:
- Canada imposes the lowest tax burden on new investments.
- It has the lowest corporate tax rate of all these countries.
Taxation in Québec, 2016
Favourable Measures to Foster Investment
To stimulate its economy, Québec has chosen to encourage businesses by providing some of the most generous tax measures in the world. Updated in May 2016.
Generous incentives for investment
Investissement Québec is not just an economic development agency: it can also help you secure the funding you need in addition to the competitive tax rate and many other investment incentives that Québec companies enjoy.
Flexible financial products Expand/Collapse
As well as assisting you with your Québec expansion plans, Investissement Québec’s experts will help you find the financial solutions that are right for you!
Generous, targeted tax measures Expand/Collapse
In addition to these financial products, numerous tax incentives are also available:
- R&D tax credits
- Tax holidays for foreign researchers and experts
- Production of Multimedia Titles
- Development of E-Business
- Gaspésie and Maritimes Regions
- Tax Credit for the Acquisition of Manufacturing and Processing Equipment
