Crédit d'impôt R&I (CRIC) — Quebec
Up to 30% of eligible R&D expendituresTax creditQuebecRevenu Québec
Quebec's unified R&D tax credit introduced in March 2025, replacing 8 previous R&D tax credits. Provides a refundable tax credit of 20–30% on eligible R&D expenditures for Quebec-based companies.
Deadlines
- Intake type: Fixed deadline
- Typical processing time: 2–4 months
What you'll need
Quebec R&D Activities
Track eligible R&D activities performed by employees based in Quebec
File with Quebec Tax Return
Claim CRIC when filing Quebec corporate income tax return (CO-1029.8.36)
Official program page · Details verified Aug 15, 2026
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