What is Nova Scotia Equity Tax Credit?
Nova Scotia Equity Tax Credit is delivered by Government of Nova Scotia / CRA as a tax credit (for investors). Funding is typically 35% tax credit to NS investors in eligible NS companies. This page covers eligibility, intake status, and what an application actually requires.
At a glance
| Funding amount | 35% tax credit to NS investors in eligible NS companies |
|---|---|
| Cost share | N/A |
| Level | Provincial |
| Program type | Tax Credit (for investors) |
| Delivered by | Government of Nova Scotia / CRA |
| Available in | NS |
| Intake status | Open — apply for eligible corporation status |
| Last verified | Apr 2026 |
Who qualifies
- Eligible industries: Technology, innovation, creative industries — NS-based
- Eligible activities: Raising equity from Nova Scotia investors who receive a 35% tax credit
Watch out for
Non-NS companies; non-eligible industries
Deadlines & how to apply
Apply through Nova Scotia Finance for eligible corporation status; investors claim on NS tax return
How NorthGrants helps with Nova Scotia Equity Tax Credit
Most business owners read about Nova Scotia Equity Tax Credit, see the funding amount, and stop. The hard part isn't finding the grant. It's building a complete application that answers what the program asks for.
NorthGrants builds the full application framework for you: a tailored project narrative aligned to this program's evaluation criteria, a budget structure that maps to eligible costs, and the supporting documentation checklist. You review it, refine the parts only you can write, and submit.