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Open - Rolling Basisgovernment-benefits

SR&ED pre-claim approval

domainCanada Revenue AgencyverifiedVerified · Sep 20
Funding / Offer
Advance project determination; approval can be valid up to three years
scheduleDurationDeadline: See program page
pie_chartEquity1-7 days
eventStatusOpen - Rolling Basis
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Duration
Deadline: See program page
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Equity
1-7 days
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Funding
medium
military_tech
Selectivity
Competitive

infoAbout this program

Optional 2026 process giving eligible SMEs early certainty on whether planned projects qualify for SR&ED.

inventory_2What's Included

4 items
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Value

Advance project determination; approval can be valid up to three years

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Equity

0%

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Provider

Canada Revenue Agency

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Type

government-benefits

checklistEligibility

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  • check_circleCanadian-controlled private corporation, Canadian corporation or partnership with gross income under $25m and CRA good standing, plus other rules.

directions_runHow to Apply

2 steps
  1. 1

    Review SR&ED pre-claim approval country rules and eligibility.

  2. 2

    Apply at https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/news/newsroom/tax-tips/tax-tips-2026/innovate-confidence-cra-sred-tax-incentive-program-pre-claim-approval-process.html.

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tagTags & categories

#Government benefits#tax, sred, r&d