There is no denying that Canada has one of the best programs as far as funding for companies that perform R&D goes. And while it is promoted frequently for Canadian Controlled Private Corporations, there are many other companies that can take advantage of this program.
Take, for instance, an American-owned company that has a branch in Canada. This Canadian branch manufactures custom products for its customers, and regularly has to work through technological obstacles to create the final product that was required.
Because this American-owned company has a branch that operates in Canada, and pays taxes to the Canadian government, this foreign-owned company would be eligible for the Scientific Research and Experimental Development program. Unlike privately-owned businesses, however, this foreign-owned company would be eligible to receive 20% of their claim in the form of tax credits. These tax credits can be applied retrospectively ten years, or can be applied forward three years.