Employee Share Ownership Program

BC’s Employee Share Ownership Program (ESOP) provides employees with a 20% tax credit for making investments in their employers’ businesses. In most cases, investments can be made from or transferred to self-directed RRSPs which can result in further tax benefits. The program also shares the costs of setting up a plan. The program is available to both privately held and publicly traded companies. Ministry staff are available to help along the way. 

Program Description

• Program Incentives

• Employee Ownership Benefits

• Business Succession Planning

• Frequently Asked Questions

Publications

• Investment Capital Programs Brochure

• The ESOP Connection

ESOP Plan Registration 

• Overview

• Eligibility Criteria  

• Implementation Process

• Sample Plans

• Forms and Templates

Legislation

• Employee Investment Act

• Employee Investment Regulation

Forms 

• Share Offering

• Tax Credits

• Annual Reporting

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