Province guide

SR&ED in British Columbia

BC's tech and cleantech sectors drive strong SR&ED activity. We help British Columbia companies document experimental work and file federal claims with provincial considerations built in from day one.

Key considerations

Vancouver and Victoria startups often blend software R&D with hardware or cleantech pilots — eligibility boundaries matter

Federal ITCs are the core benefit; track BC-specific corporate tax context with your accountant

Contractor and subcontractor rules affect BC teams that rely on distributed engineering

18-month filing deadline applies the same as other provinces — plan before fiscal year-end crunch

Forms and programs

Federal SR&ED rules apply nationwide. Provincial schedules and credits vary — we prepare both layers where applicable.

  • T661 — federal SR&ED claim (primary filing for BC companies)
  • Provincial tax integration via T2 and BC corporate schedules
  • Documentation aligned for CRA review of West Coast software and cleantech claims
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