Offered by Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Finance
Direct Investment Tax Credit Program
- Deadline
- Ongoing intake
- Where
- Newfoundland and Labrador
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In short
20% tax credit (Avalon Peninsula North region) or 35% (other regions) for individuals and corporations investing as shareholders in small businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador for startup, modernization, and growth.
Eligibility criteria
- Assets under $20 million (required)
- Maximum 50 full-time employees (required)
- Business located in the province (required)
- Investor aged 19 or older
- Individual or corporate investor
- At least $25,000 in equity or loan
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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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