Payroll Rebate (Nova Scotia)
Invest Nova Scotia
An earned rebate on eligible gross payroll, paid annually over three to five years once a company hits agreed job-creation targets.
- Value
- Not stated by source
- Intake
- Ongoing
- Last verified
- September 20, 2026
About the amount
A performance-based rebate worth between 5% and 10% of eligible gross payroll, paid annually as agreed growth targets are met, usually over a five-year term up to an approved amount. Aimed at knowledge-based companies with strong growth potential.
What to know
This is not startup funding. It is a negotiated agreement with performance targets, new positions created and average salary, and it typically requires creating more than 20 full-time positions. Nothing is paid until targets are met and verified.
Documents you'll likely need
- Hiring plan with position counts and salaries
- Financial statements
- Business case for the expansion
Source
https://investnovascotia.ca/incentives-programs-services/payroll-rebateCashRadar identifies potential matches. Final eligibility is determined by the program administrator. CashRadar is an independent service and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada or any provincial government.