Tax Leave for Foreign Researchers
This tax measure aims to facilitate the recruitment of foreign researchers to carry out scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) in the context of innovation projects within private companies in Quebec. This measure provides tax benefits to foreign researchers, making their net income more competitive and attractive. A tax vacation program for foreign experts is also available.
Grant Deadline
Deadline not available
Funding Amount
Deadline not available
Type of Grant
Tax Credit, Hiring
Sectors
Researcher, research and discovery
Demographics
Immigrant, Newcomer
Incorporation
For Profit
Perks
Region Restriction
This grant is restricted to whole of Canada
Keywords
Age Restriction
This grant is age restricted from 18 to 100
Eligibility and Requirements
The tax vacation measure for foreign researchers is intended for companies located in Quebec that perform SR&ED and have signed an employment contract with a foreign researcher who :
holds a graduate degree recognized in Quebec in the field of pure and applied sciences or in a related field, or equivalent knowledge
does not reside in Quebec or Canada immediately before taking up his or her duties with the eligible employer
works exclusively or almost exclusively, and on a continuous basis, in SR&ED activities within the Quebec company.
Grant Application website
Contact
Direction des transferts de technologies - Tax vacations
Ministry of Economy, Innovation and Energy
380 Saint-Antoine Street West, 5th floor
Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3X7
Telephone: 514 873-1767, extension 3845
Toll free: 1 877 511-5889
Email :conges.fiscaux@economie.gouv.qc.ca