Unlock scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED), capital recoveries and other incentives to drive growth.

We’re on a mission to help Canadian companies navigate SR&ED tax credits, capital deductions and credits and other incentives quickly, efficiently and predictably. Whether you’re a complex multinational organization or an owner-operated startup, we pair leading professionals with unique digital tools to optimize the various credits and incentives available to you. We cover the innovation, business expansion, hiring and sustainability-related landscapes.


Our services

Identification of eligible activities and costs, preparation of claims, assistance with government reviews and process improvement recommendations for:

  • Canadian SR&ED claims
  • US R&D claims
  • Global R&D claims

     Detailed analysis of costs using engineering,
      construction and valuation techniques to optimize:

  • Capital Cost Allowance
  • Current tax deductions
  • Investment tax credits
other incentive

   Identification and preparation assistance
  with applications for incentives related to:

  • Technology adoption / expansion
  • Environmental sustainability
  • Innovation development
  • People development
  • Location selection

Solutions to meet your needs

Rethinking your approach to SR&ED and incentives frees up cash and time for innovation. Innovative companies translate disruption into meaningful new solutions, products and services. The EY Business Tax Incentives Hub can help you manage SR&ED, tax credits for e-business, capital cost recovery and other programs holistically. This reduces inefficiencies, expedites the process and liberates funds, empowering you to be competitive and agile.

  • Our team is comprised of engineers, scientists and are backed by world class tax specialists. We support companies of all sizes and stages – from startups to multinationals. You benefit from a team with a start-up mindset and boutique feel, within a firm that acts local, and thinks global.


EY's Business Tax Incentives Hub

EY is continually investing in the development of innovative technology tools that can help to modernize your SR&ED process. Our digital SR&ED platform enhances client communications and helps optimize the claim size, while making the process less onerous on your team.

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The SR&ED and business incentives team

At EY, we’re on a mission to enable Canadian innovation at every stage of the growth journey. Whether you’re a start-up, scale-up, or a multinational business, our team of professionals are here to support you at every phase.

Our latest thinking in SR&ED

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Considerations for the manufacturing and mobility sector on how to take advantage of new clean technology tax credits.

How entrepreneurs and start-ups can capitalize on the shifting VC market

Venture capital (VC) may be shifting gears, but Canadian entrepreneurs who focus on building their business and strengthening their networks now will be better positioned to capitalize on a changing market.

Four things to know about the new SR&ED eligibility guidelines

Knowing the “why” and “how” behind your SR&ED project is key to meeting changing CRA requirements.

SR&ED: documenting corporate knowledge and know-how

Good documentation not only supports your R&D work in connection with an SR&ED tax credit claim. Find out more about documenting.Learn more.

IRAP or SR&ED? That’s the question.

Be careful though! Eligibility for one program does not necessarily ensure eligibility for the other. We can help.



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