Tax for Startups

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Tax for Startups

Incorporation, SR&ED tax credits, losses carried forward, and a corporate return prepared and filed by a CPA. Full startup tax, built for early stage and growing companies across Canada.

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CPA preparing a startup corporate tax return and SR and ED claim

What we handle

Startup tax, end to end

Incorporation Setup

Get incorporated early and structured right, with your first year end planned.

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SR&ED Tax Credits

We identify eligible R&D work and claim the credits your build has earned.

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Corporate Tax (T2)

Your federal T2 prepared and filed by a CPA, within six months of year end.

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HST and GST Filing

Registration and sales tax returns filed on time once you cross the threshold.

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SR&ED and early losses

Two tax breaks startups often leave behind

SR&ED tax credits for your R&D

The Scientific Research and Experimental Development program rewards eligible R&D work with investment tax credits that can be refundable or non refundable. For most Canadian controlled private corporations, qualifying expenditures can earn an enhanced refundable credit at a 35 percent rate up to the annual expenditure limit, so real cash can come back on the work you are already doing. We identify what qualifies and prepare the claim with your T2. Source: canada.ca SR&ED investment tax credit.

Early losses carried forward

Most startups lose money before they make it, and those early losses do not have to go to waste. A non capital loss can generally be carried forward up to 20 years to offset future profits, so once you turn profitable, prior losses can lower the tax you owe. We track them year over year and apply them when they count. Source: canada.ca non capital losses.

Prepared and filed by a CPA

A full accounting service, not an afterthought

Startup tax is its own discipline, and we treat it that way. Every corporate return is prepared and filed by a Chartered Professional Accountant, with SR&ED claims, loss carryforwards, and your HST or GST all handled as one coordinated service. Whether or not we keep your day to day records, your tax is a standalone engagement done properly. See our full tax services or every one of the industries we serve.

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Client reviews

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Why founders choose us

Startup tax you can count on

Prepared and filed by a CPA

Your corporate return is prepared and reviewed by a Chartered Professional Accountant, not seasonal software or a part time preparer, so every claim holds up.

We know the startup playbook

Incorporation timing, SR&ED, loss carryforwards, and founder compensation are our home turf, so nothing that could save you tax gets missed.

Accurate and always on time

We track your T2 deadline and every HST or GST remittance, so you avoid penalties, interest, and last minute scrambles.

Clean books make clean returns

Solid records make for a smoother, stronger claim. If you need them, see our bookkeeping for startups.

$10M+

accounts managed

35%

enhanced SR&ED credit rate for many CCPCs

offices across the Ottawa region

5.0

average Google rating

Ready to make your startup's tax work for you?

Book a free 30 minute consultation. We will map out incorporation, SR&ED, your losses, and the corporate return, and tell you exactly what to file and when.

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Help center

Startup tax FAQs

Many founders incorporate early, before raising or signing major contracts, because it sets up clean ownership, limits personal liability, and opens the door to credits and planning that only apply to a corporation. We help you get incorporated and structured right, then plan your first year end so the timing works in your favour.

SR&ED is the Scientific Research and Experimental Development program. It rewards eligible R&D work with investment tax credits that can be refundable or non refundable. For most Canadian controlled private corporations, qualifying expenditures can earn an enhanced refundable credit at a 35 percent rate up to the annual expenditure limit. If you are building or improving technology and solving real technical unknowns, there is a good chance some of that work qualifies. We assess it and prepare the claim with your T2.

Yes. A non capital loss can generally be carried forward up to 20 years to offset future profits, so once your startup turns profitable, prior losses can reduce the tax you owe. We track your losses year over year and apply them when they deliver the most value.

A corporation files its T2 return within six months of its fiscal year end. Any tax owing is generally due sooner, so we plan ahead to avoid interest. We track your deadlines and file on time, every year.

Once your taxable sales cross the registration threshold you are required to register and charge sales tax, and there are times it is worth registering earlier. We advise on when to register and then prepare and file your HST and GST returns on schedule.

No. We are fully virtual with secure digital records, so there are no drop offs and nothing to pick up. You share your documents digitally and we work from there, with clients across Canada. Your corporate return is prepared and filed by a CPA.

Locations

Find us across the Ottawa region

Downtown Ottawa

116 Albert St, Suites 200 & 300
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G3

(613) 410-8202

Kanata

1000 Innovation Dr, Suite 500
Ottawa, ON K2K 3E7

(613) 509-1309

Orleans

114 Chancery Crescent
Orleans, ON K4A 4N3

(613) 454-1399

Embrun

867 Notre-Dame St
Embrun, ON K0A 1W0

(613) 510-0230

Open Monday to Friday, 8AM to 8PM at every location.

Startup tax, end to end

Incorporation Setup

SR&ED Tax Credits

Corporate Tax (T2)

HST and GST Filing

Two tax breaks startups often leave behind

SR&ED tax credits for your R&D

Early losses carried forward

A full accounting service, not an afterthought

Rated 5.0 by our clients on Google

Startup tax you can count on

Prepared and filed by a CPA

We know the startup playbook

Accurate and always on time

Clean books make clean returns

Ready to make your startup's tax work for you?

Startup tax FAQs

Find us across the Ottawa region

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