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Government of British Columbia, Ministry of Finance
Equity investments for BC businesses
Helps individuals and corporate investors in British Columbia get a tax refund when they invest in a registered Venture Capital Corporation. Offers a 30% refund on their investment.
This program provides a framework for Venture Capital Corporations (VCCs) and Eligible Business Corporations (EBCs) to attract private equity investment into British Columbia's small businesses. It offers a 30% provincial tax credit to eligible investors, thereby incentivizing capital flow. VCCs also provide valuable expertise and business knowledge to their investee companies.
Industries: cleantech, new media, various qualifying activities
Region: British Columbia
Other Criteria: Venture Capital Corporations (VCCs) must be formed for the sole purpose of investing in start-ups and emerging and expanding eligible small businesses, Eligible Business Corporations (EBCs) can accept equity capital directly from investors, VCCs and EBCs must apply annually for an equity authorization, Applicants (VCCs/EBCs) must have a Business BCeID account for eTCA access, Investee small businesses must be start-ups or emerging/expanding eligible small businesses (ESBs), New VCC investments in an ESB cease once the ESB reaches 100 employees, Investee ESBs must meet prescribed eligible activity requirements, Investments must be at risk and at arm's length, VCCs, along with related parties, must not control the ESB (own 50% or more voting shares), Equity shares held by VCCs must not carry prescribed rights and restrictions, For Business Creation Budget, EBCs must be younger than two years at the time of registration
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