Investor Presentaiton
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research, development and commercialization of proprietary technology, products and
processes;
development of interactive digital media and game products;
post-production, visual effects and digital animation; or
tourism activities - such as resorts, skiing facilities, amusement and recreation, hunting
and fishing camps, scenic or sightseeing transportation.
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A small business that has received, or may receive, funding from the Alberta Enterprise
Corporation is eligible for the program if it meets all other eligibility requirements.
Changes to articles of incorporation that restrict the business are intended for VCCs only
and are not required for EBCs.
Flow-through shares are not eligible for tax credit under the Alberta Investor Tax Credit
program.
An investment in an EBC for which tax credit was provided must be held by the investor
(not sold or transferred) for five years from the date of share issuance, otherwise the tax
credit will be revoked.
Publically traded companies:
The functionality of the program for publically traded companies is currently under review.
Publically traded companies interested in the AITC are encouraged to contact AITC program staff
to discuss their situation and options prior to registering with the program.
All EBCs registered with the program must be able to provide a complete shareholder register
(and/or other information) to demonstrate that:
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the investor seeking tax credit has not sold shares in the EBC in the previous two years;
the investor seeking tax credit does not control more than 50 per cent of the voting rights
to the EBC either directly or indirectly through associates and affiliates; and
the investor who receives tax credit holds their shares for the required five-year period.
Measures to enable publically traded companies to meet these requirements may include
creating and issuing a special class of shares for investors who will be requesting tax credit that
cannot be sold for period of five years; holding shares in escrow or with a broker and/or providing
assurance that investors who have received tax credit still hold their shares. Other measures may
include providing the program with certifications to confirm that the investor(s) is eligible to
receive tax credit.
Please note that to be eligible for a tax credit, the equity must be newly issued shares from the
small business. Traded shares bought on an exchange are not eligible for the tax credit.
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