Below are links to the main tax credits offered by both British Columbia and Canadian Governments:

British Columbia Mining Flow-Through Share Tax Credit

Federal Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) and Canadian Exploration Expenses Credit (CEE)
 

BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

Most membership organizations offer their members business assistance, legal advice, career development, etc. If you are eligible for membership with any sort of geological or exploration-related society, consider paying the dues and taking advantage of what they have to offer.  Below are some links to organizations that can provide business assistance:

Association of Professional Engineers & Geologists of BC

Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia

Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum

Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada

Northern Development Initiative Trust is an independent regional economic development corporation focused on stimulating economic diversification and job creation in Central and Northern British Columbia.  They offer a Capital Investment & Training Rebate Program as well as a Competitiveness Consulting Rebate Program. For further information on Northern Development Initiative Trust Business Programs please call 250-561-2525.