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Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing
Interim financing for book publishing tax credit
Last Update: June 8, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000 - $ 437,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides interim financing for the refundable tax credit for book publishing through a loan guarantee or, in exceptional cases, a direct loan. It supports eligible book publishing projects, including printed and digital editions, under SODEC rules.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 437,500 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
- Up to 75% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Montréal
- Quebec
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
- Interim financing for book publishing tax credit claims
- Printed book publishing projects
- Digital version support for eligible books
Documents Needed
- Application form for the interim financing program
- Supporting documents requested by SODEC
- Signed declaration of the eligible company
- Declaration of publishing work
- Contracts and residence declarations, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Book publishing companies.
- Companies with a SODEC favourable preliminary decision.
Who is not eligible
- Companies without a favourable preliminary decision from SODEC.
- Businesses whose lender is not a bank or a caisse.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- SODEC reviews the application and may request missing information or documents.
- Only complete and compliant applications are analyzed.
- SODEC notifies the company in writing if the application is accepted.
- SODEC may refuse or suspend financing if needed for sound public fund management.
- A loan guarantee certificate is issued to the financial institution after the guarantees are set up.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted in French, unless an exception applies.
- SODEC may request additional information or documents for review.
- Incomplete applications may be closed if not corrected within 10 days.
- Applicants must keep original signed documents in their records.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing. 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 Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing?
This program provides interim financing for the refundable tax credit for book publishing through a loan guarantee or, in exceptional cases, a direct loan. It supports eligible book publishing projects, including printed and digital editions, under SODEC rules.
How much funding can be received?
Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing Funds up to 75% of admissible expenses, capped at $437,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing program?
To be eligible for the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing program, you must:
Favourable preliminary decision from SODEC
Book publishing project
Bank or caisse lender
What expenses are eligible under Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing?
Interim financing for book publishing tax credit claims
Printed book publishing projects
Digital version support for eligible books
Who can I contact for more information about the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at none or by phone at 5148412200.
Where is the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing available?
The Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing program is available Montréal, Quebec.
Is the Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Interim Financing of the Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing is a Tax Credits