User Manual

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Other Questions
• Do I have to be located within a zoned commercial core or main street area?
- No, however you must be able to prove you have a brick-and-mortar location (i.e., a physical
location, not home-based) and pay commercial tax (either directly or indirectly).
• I am a sole proprietor and do not have any employees, would I still qualify?
- Ye s , as a sole proprietor we consider you to be the rst and possibly the only employee of your
business.
• Once I complete the pre-qualication quiz can I start my project?
- No, the pre-qualication process does not approve you for the grant; you still must go through the
application process to receive nal approval.
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What do I do if I do not receive an email after I have completed the pre-qualication quiz?
- Check your spam lter or junk mail folder! This is an automated process, and you should receive
an email within a maximum of two (2) hours. If the email address you entered into the system is
correct, you will receive an email either inviting you to apply or informing you that your business
does not qualify.
• Is the grant income?
- No, this grant is a reduction of an expense, see https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/
services/tax/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed-income/business-income-tax-
reporting/business-income/sources-income.html#gvrnmnt_grnts
• Do I include HST in my budget calculation?
- No, HST paid on any grant expenses can be claimed on the HST report you submit to the Canada
Revenue Agency. If you include it in your grant application, you will be double dipping!
• I do not have a Business Number. What do I do?
- All businesses (Incorporated and Sole Proprietors) that operate in Ontario are required to register
for a Business Number. This number allows you to charge HST and if you have sta, to remit source
deductions.
- Check with your accountant or contact your local tax department.
- A copy of your HST remittance is an allowable document to include with your application.
- If you are an HST exempt professional i.e., chiropractors, physiotherapists, naturopaths, etc., and do
not have a business number, you must provide a copy of your current professional certication with
your application.
• My business is located on a First Nations reserve, and I do not pay commercial property tax,
would I still qualify?
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Ye s , you do not need to provide commercial property tax or HST info, but you will need to provide a
copy of your local band agreement to operate and/or a copy of your lease agreement for your brick-
and-mortar location i.e., home-based businesses are not eligible, with your application.
DTG 2022 Program Guidelines and FAQs
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