How much funding can be received?

Credit of 27% to 50% on various costs associated with publishing books, comic strips and collections of poetry in Quebec, including developing foreign markets, major publishing projects, translation into other languages and creation of digital versions.

Eligible projects & activities

This tax credit is designed to enhance the reach of Quebec's book publishing industry by supporting large-scale publishing projects. It encourages the expansion of Quebec publications in foreign markets and the exploration of new translation opportunities, as well as facilitating digital version accessibility.

Development of foreign markets for Quebec book productions.
Undertaking large-scale publishing projects.
Exploitation of the translation market for greater reach.
Support for digital versions of otherwise eligible works to adapt to new realities.

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 30,000

Expanding market reach of Quebec comic books to European countries through translation and digital versions

$ 22,500

Publishing a major anthology of contemporary Quebec poetry with digital adaptations and international distribution

$ 37,500

Translation of Quebec children's books into German for the European market with digital versions available

$ 50,000

Development of a digital library of Quebec literary works for worldwide access including translation and adaptation

$ 50,000

Large-scale digital adaptation and international marketing of Quebec science-fiction novels

$ 25,000

Publishing an extensive historical novel adapting it into Spanish for the Latin American market

Eligibility criteria of the Quebec book publishing tax credit program

Eligibility for this tax credit program requires adherence to specific criteria related to the publishing activities and company status.

The company must be involved in the publishing sector, specifically focusing on book publishing.
The project must aim to develop foreign markets for Quebec productions, undertake notable publishing endeavors, exploit the translation market, or support digital versions of eligible works.
The applicant must submit complete documentation through the SOD@ccès portal.
The company's documents, such as the history, profile, shareholder, and administrator information, must be up-to-date.
The company should be able to demonstrate financial capacity and operational structure to support the publishing activities.
The applicant must comply with the guidelines established by the SODEC.

Who is eligible?

Publishers located in Quebec engaged in publishing activities that aim to expand foreign markets, undertake large-scale publishing projects, develop the translation market, or support digital versions of eligible books can apply for this tax credit.

Eligible expenses

This grant supports large-scale book publishing projects aimed at expanding the reach of Quebecois literary productions, including international market development and digital editions. The eligible activities focus on translation, market exploitation, and digital version support.

Developing foreign markets for Quebecois productions.
Executing large-scale publishing projects.
Increasing the market exploitation for translation.
Supporting digital versions to adapt to current realities.

Eligible geographic areas

This tax credit is targeted at book publishers operating within a specific region to promote local economic objectives. Eligibility is based on the company's presence within a defined provincial jurisdiction.

Companies registered and operating in the province of Quebec, Canada.

Eligibility criteria of the Quebec book publishing tax credit program

There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.

Complete and compliant applications will be considered for analysis, while incomplete submissions will be declared non-receivable.
Applicants must ensure all required documents are attached and follow the guidelines outlined in the submission process.

How to apply to the Quebec book publishing tax credit program

Consultation of the guidelines

Consult the guidelines for the refundable tax credit for book publishing.
Understand the concepts of reducing financial aid, prescribed financial aid, and disproportion.

Creation of user profile

Log in to the secure SOD@ccès portal.
Create a user profile if this is your first request, or enter your existing access codes.

Choice of the appropriate form

Choose the tax credit form for book publishing based on your need (Preliminary decision or Certificate).

Preparation of the documentation

Prepare all required documents such as the company's history, the founding documents, and the financial statements.
Use the provided templates for shareholder identification and other declarations.

Uploading documents

Scan and upload all documents into the SOD@ccès system.
Name the files according to the guidelines (e.g., Title_document-Type_of_document).

Payment of fees

Register for pre-authorized payment and debit services to pay the fees owed to SODEC.
Provide a specimen check to authorize bank transfers.

Submission of the request

Finalize and submit the application on the SOD@ccès portal.
Ensure that all sections of the form are fully completed before submission.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for the SODEC Refundable Tax Credit for Book Publishing:

Submission strictly via the secure electronic portal SOD@ccès is mandatory.
It is critical to prepare all required documentation before submission to ensure compliance.
Applicants must register for pre-authorized debit and payment services for fee transactions, as checks are no longer accepted.

Documents and links

Quebec book publishing tax credit

Contact Revenu Québec

annie.gagne@sodec.gouv.qc.ca

Apply to this program

Tax credit for development of a Quebec e-business