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BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit

Province of British Columbia
Maximum Credit
30% of eligible costs
Open (enhanced Budget 2025; valid 2025-2027)
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Difficulty
Easy
Payment
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Trend
Growing
First-Timers
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Credit rate
30%
BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit provides up to 30% tax credit for your BC investors (a capital-raising incentive; register as an Eligible Business Corporation). 30% refundable tax credit for investors making equity investments in eligible BC small businesses (Eligible Business Corporations), with maximum credit of $300,000 per investor for investments of $1 million or more. Open (enhanced Budget 2025; valid 2025-2027).
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Program Description

30% refundable tax credit for investors making equity investments in eligible BC small businesses (Eligible Business Corporations), with maximum credit of $300,000 per investor for investments of $1 million or more. Enhanced in Budget 2025, doubling the maximum from $120,000 to $300,000 and expanding to 2027.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Investors investing in registered Eligible Business Corporations (EBCs) in BC
  • EBCs must be BC-based small businesses meeting program criteria
  • Minimum investment thresholds apply
  • Shares must be held for qualifying period
  • Individual or corporate investors eligible
Provinces
British Columbia
Industries
All
Business Stage
Startup Growth Expansion

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Difficulty
Easy
Competition
Low
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Funding Details

Amount
30% tax credit for your BC investors (a capital-raising incentive; register as an Eligible Business Corporation)
Type
Tax Credit
Level
Provincial
Credit rate
Up to 30% of eligible costs
Deadline
Open (enhanced Budget 2025; valid 2025-2027)

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Doubled max from $120K to $300K in Budget 2025, making BC one of the most generous angel investor jurisdictions in Canada.

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Application Steps

1 Business registers as an Eligible Business Corporation (EBC) submit EBC Registration Application, business plan or executive summary, and central securities register showing $25,000 in equity capital via BC's electronic Tax Credit Application (eTCA) system or by email to [email protected]

Required Documents 6

✓ EBC registration application (for the business)
✓ Investment subscription agreement

Eligible Expenses 6

Ineligible Expenses 6

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Funding Stack Strategy

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Compatible Programs

Federal Capital Gains Exemption on Qualifying Small Business Shares NRC-IRAP SR&ED Tax Credits Innovate BC Programs
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Clawback Risk

Medium Risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions founders most often ask about BC Small Business Venture Capital Tax Credit

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Can sole proprietors apply as EBCs?
No — only incorporated BC business corporations can register as Eligible Business Corporations (EBCs). Sole proprietors must incorporate to qualify for the tax credit.
What's the realistic credit amount per investor?
Typical credit: $15,000–$300,000 (30% of $50k–$1M investment). Maximum $300k for $1M+ investments, doubled from $120k in Budget 2025.
When must EBC registration be completed?
Before investors make their investment — EBCs must register with BC government prior to fundraising to give investors certainty of the credit.
Can I stack this with federal capital gains exemption?
Yes — investors can claim both the BC SBVCTC and federal lifetime capital gains exemption on qualifying shares, making it a powerful combo for angel investors.
What happens if I sell shares early?
If shares are disposed of before the 5-year holding period, the investor may have to repay the tax credit. Must hold shares for minimum qualifying period.

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