Employee Share Ownership Program

GrantBritish Columbia

British Columbia's Employee Share Ownership Program provides employees with a 20% tax credit for making investments in their employers' businesses. The program encourages employees and employers to work together for long-term business success and allows retiring business owners to transfer ownership to employees through direct share sales.

What you'll need

  • Employee Share Ownership Plan registration documentation
  • Share purchase agreement
  • Proof of investment in employer shares

How it works

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