Offered by Government of Nova Scotia, Finance and Treasury Board
Tax Deduction for New Small Businesses
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- Nova Scotia
Free, no account to start. This program is added to your saved list.
In short
This deduction effectively eliminates Nova Scotia corporate income tax for the first three taxation years of a new small business after its incorporation.
Eligibility criteria
- Business located in the province (required)
- At least two employees
- Incorporated
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Official program website
Page updated on September 29, 2026. Summary and criteria extracted by our AI from the official program page; always check with the agency.
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