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Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit
Tax credit for digital animation in Nova Scotia
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 67% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 21, 2024
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Get a refundable tax credit equal to 50% of qualifying labour costs, as well as an additional credit of 17.5% for labour costs directly related to animation-specific activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Up to 67% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : May 21, 2024
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Production of digital animation films with a minimum viewing time of 20 minutes.
- Development of digital animation projects intended for broadcast, distribution, or public viewing within 24 months of completion.
- Collaborative digital animation productions undertaken through production service or co-production agreements.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian-controlled corporations primarily engaged in film or video production (more than 50%)
- Corporations involved in the development of eligible digital animation productions
Who is not eligible
- Labour-sponsored venture capital corporations.
- Companies registered as an Equity Tax Credit company or a Community Economic Development Investment Fund.
Eligible expenses
- Salaries, wages, vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, sick leave pay, and taxable benefits (such as RRSP contributions, group insurance, or meals) paid to Nova Scotia resident employees directly involved in the production.
- Salaries or wages of third-party employees or owners providing direct services to the eligible production (excluding any profit margin and materials).
- Amounts paid for technical animation activities, such as designing, modeling, rendering, lighting, painting, animating, rigging, storyboarding, and compositing, directly linked to the production.
Eligible geographic areas
- Nova Scotia
Additional information
- Part A applications must be submitted before principal photography or key animation begins.
- The Eligibility Certificate issued in Part A is only a preliminary indication and does not guarantee issuance of the tax credit.
- The Minister may revoke the Tax Credit Certificate if false or misleading information is provided, or material facts are not disclosed.
- Specific information about approved tax credits, with applicant consent, may be published for accountability purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit?
Get a refundable tax credit equal to 50% of qualifying labour costs, as well as an additional credit of 17.5% for labour costs directly related to animation-specific activities.
How much funding can be received?
Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit Funds up to 67% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit program?
To be eligible for the Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit program, you must:
Must be a taxable Canadian corporation with a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia
Must be Canadian-controlled and primarily engaged in film or video production
Cannot be a labour-sponsored venture capital corporation or registered as an Equity Tax Credit company
What expenses are eligible under Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit?
Production of digital animation films with a minimum viewing time of 20 minutes.
Development of digital animation projects intended for broadcast, distribution, or public viewing within 24 months of completion.
Collaborative digital animation productions undertaken through production service or co-production agreements.
Who can I contact for more information about the Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit?
You can contact Government of Nova Scotia.
Where is the Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit available?
The Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit program is available the province of Nova Scotia.
Is the Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nova Scotia digital animation tax credit is a Tax Credits