Newfoundland and Labrador – Provincial corporation tax

What's new for corporations

Lower rate

The lower rate of Newfoundland and Labrador income tax is 3%.

This lower rate applies to taxable income earned in Newfoundland and Labrador that qualifies for the federal small business deduction.

Higher rate

The higher rate of income tax is 15%, effective January 1, 2016. It was previously 14%.

This higher rate applies to taxable income earned in Newfoundland and Labrador that does not qualify for the federal small business deduction.

The rate is prorated based on the number of days in the year when the tax year straddles January 1, 2016.

For more information, see Dual tax rates.

Reporting the tax

You can use Schedule 307, Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Tax Calculation, to help you calculate the Newfoundland and Labrador tax before the credits are applied. You do not have to file it with your return. See the schedule for more details.

On line 200 and/or 205 of Schedule 5, Tax Calculation Supplementary – Corporations, enter the amount of tax calculated.

See also Newfoundland and Labrador capital tax on financial institutions.

Claiming the credits

Newfoundland and Labrador offers different tax credits. Details of each credit can be found in the following pages and their associated schedules:

• Direct equity tax credit
• Film and video industry tax credit
• Foreign tax credit
• Interactive digital media tax credit
• Manufacturing and processing profits tax credit
• Political contribution tax credit
• Research and development tax credit
• Resort property investment tax credit
• Venture capital tax credit

Forms and publications

• Schedule 307, Newfoundland and Labrador Corporation Tax Calculation

• Schedule 5, Tax Calculation Supplementary – Corporations

Government partners

• Newfoundland and Labrador (provincial site)

Date modified:

2017-04-20