Tax Credit
Provincial
Active
Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI)
Government of Saskatchewan
Maximum Credit
15% of eligible costs
Applications for conditional approval must be submitted by December 31, 2026 ...
Difficulty
Hard
Payment
Tax Credit Offset
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Credit rate
15%
Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive (SCFI) provides up to 15% non-refundable, non-transferable corporate income tax credit on capital expenditures valued at $10 million or more for eligible new or expanded chemical fertilizer production facilities. A non-refundable, non-transferable Saskatchewan corporate income tax credit for capital expenditures of $10 million or more in eligible new or expanded chemical fertilizer production facilities. Applications for conditional approval must be submitted by December 31, 2026 — the SCFI is scheduled to sunset on that date. Eligible capital expenditures must be completed by December 31, 2031; the Certificate of Eligibility must be obtained by December 31, 2034; all tax credits must be claimed by December 31, 2044..
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Eligibility & Details
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Program Description
A non-refundable, non-transferable Saskatchewan corporate income tax credit for capital expenditures of $10 million or more in eligible new or expanded chemical fertilizer production facilities.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a corporation claiming against Saskatchewan corporate income tax (CIT) via the T2 return
- Must invest at least $10 million in new capital expenditures in a newly constructed or expanded eligible chemical fertilizer production facility in Saskatchewan
- Eligible chemical fertilizer production means all processing of mineral and chemical feedstock to create single or multi-nutrient synthetic fertilizer products
- Facilities that manufacture potash fertilizer products for which potash is the primary feedstock are EXCLUDED
- Expenditures must be demonstrably made for the purpose of increasing productive capacity
- Must provide certification from an independently qualified third party confirming the eligible capital expenditures resulted in an increase in productive capacity
- Application for conditional approval must be submitted by December 31, 2026 (program sunset date)
- Request for Certificate of Eligibility must be received by December 31, 2034
- Recipients may claim any other eligible Saskatchewan tax incentive or grant without impacting SCFI eligibility
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Funding Details
- Amount
- 15% non-refundable, non-transferable corporate income tax credit on capital expenditures valued at $10 million or more for eligible new or expanded chemical fertilizer production facilities.
- Type
- Tax Credit
- Level
- Provincial
- Credit rate
- Up to 15% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Applications for conditional approval must be submitted by December 31, 2026 — the SCFI is scheduled to sunset on that date. Eligible capital expenditures must be completed by December 31, 2031; the Certificate of Eligibility must be obtained by December 31, 2034; all tax credits must be claimed by December 31, 2044.
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Insider TipApply for the Certificate of Eligibility before December 31, 2034; plan the 10-year redemption window carefully because claims are capped at 20% in year one, 30% in year two and 50% in year three after the facility enters operation.
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Review the program overview and contact the Ministry Read the SCFI – Program Overview and Application Instructions before committing capital, and direct questions to the Ministry of Trade and Export Development at [email protected]. The governing rules are The Saskatchewan Chemical Fertilizer Incentive Act and Regulations and section 64.8 of The Income Tax Act, 2000.
Required Documents 8
✓ SCFI – Application for Conditional Approval
✓ SCFI – Request for Certificate of Eligibility and required attachments
Eligible Expenses 4
Ineligible Expenses 4
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How long do I have to apply?
Applications for conditional approval are accepted until December 31, 2026, when the SCFI is scheduled to sunset. Later milestones apply to projects already in the pipeline: capital expenditures completed by December 31, 2031 and the Certificate of Eligibility obtained by December 31, 2034.
Does a potash operation qualify?
No. Eligible chemical fertilizer production covers all processing of mineral and chemical feedstock into single or multi-nutrient synthetic fertilizer products, but the definition explicitly excludes facilities that manufacture potash fertilizer products for which potash is the primary feedstock.
How quickly can I use the credit once my facility is running?
Redemption is limited to 20% in year one after the facility enters operation, 30% in year two and 50% in year three, with claims required within those first three years. Remaining amounts carry forward for up to 10 years following issuance of the Certificate.
Can I claim other Saskatchewan programs at the same time?
Yes. The program states you may claim any other eligible tax incentive or grant Saskatchewan may offer without impacting SCFI eligibility or impairing your ability to claim the SCFI credit.
What proof do I need that the investment increased capacity?
Certification from an independently qualified third party confirming that the eligible capital expenditures resulted in an increase in productive capacity. Without it the Ministry will not issue the Certificate of Eligibility.
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