Tax Credits and Rebates
Tax credits and exemptions are available to support targeted industries and encourage investment in Island companies.
With the success of the marine technologies companies in Prince Edward Island, a cluster development initiative took place within the sector.
Advanced marine technology has the potential to parallel the success of the aerospace industry in PEI. In 2015...
There are over 900 employees in the aerospace industry across Prince Edward Island - the majority of these jobs are at Slemon Park.
Slemon Park is a 1,500 acre business park located just outside of Summerside, Prince Edward Island. This includes an...
The Share Purchase Tax Credit provides a tax rebate to a Prince Edward Island personal individual, aged 19 or over, who invests in an eligible Prince Edward Island company.
Who is eligible for Share Purchase Tax Credit?
The company issuing the eligible...
The Specialized Labour Tax Credit provides an incentive for workers with specialized expertise or skills not yet available in Prince Edward Island to accept employment here.
Who is eligible for Specialized Labour Tax Credit?
The tax credit is paid to...
Islanders have the opportunity to invest in economic development within their community. Approved CEDBs raise funds by issuing shares to people, and then invest those funds in local businesses.
What is a Community Economic Development Business (CEDB)?...
The Enriched Investment Tax Credit complements the existing PEI Corporate Investment Tax Credit of 10 per cent. The tax credit is applied to certain capital investments made by manufacturing and processing businesses.
Who is eligible for Enriched...
The farm building assessment program provides owners of farm properties with tax relief for farm buildings that are no longer used for the reason for which they were originally constructed, converted to an alternate use, or vacated.
Who is eligible?...
The PEI Broadband Fund (PEIBF) Residential Pilot provides financial assistance for Prince Edward Island residents to have an internet service provider complete work that will allow the resident to receive wireless internet service or improved wireless ...
The PEI Labour Rebate (PLR) supports the growth of Island businesses through a refundable labour rebate on incremental job creation. Employment growth must be linked to the development, expansion and/or commercialization of new products, processes, and...
The availability of stable, high‑speed Internet infrastructure is critical for access to essential resources and public services, and to enable economic growth and diversification. The Prince Edward Island Broadband Fund provides financial assistance to...
This section provides information on property tax credit programs available to eligible PEI property owners.
What property tax credit programs are available?
You may be eligible to apply for one or more of the following property tax credit programs:...
A provincial tax credit may be applied to the provincial portion of property tax on non-commercial property. Currently, the provincial tax credit is $0.50 per $100 of taxable valuable assessment.
Who is eligible?
You may qualify for the provincial tax...