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Show production tax credit

Refundable tax credit for eligible show productions
Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC)
Revenu Québec
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada

Overview

This refundable tax credit supports Quebec show producers with labour costs linked to eligible productions. It applies to musical, dramatic, humour, mime, magic, circus, aquatic, and ice shows, with a maximum credit of up to 1.25 million dollars per production.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase production or service capacity
  • Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • 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

  • Production of eligible live shows
  • Pre-production, production, and exploitation of the show
  • Public presentation of the show
  • Co-productions of eligible shows

Documents Needed

  • Completed application form on SOD@ccès
  • Contracts for rights acquisition
  • Residence declarations for key creative team members
  • Performance schedule and diffusion or venue rental contracts
  • Project budget and financing structure

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Show production companies
  • Incorporated companies operating in Quebec
  • Companies producing musical, dramatic, humour, mime, magic, circus, aquatic, or ice shows
  • Eligible co-producers

Who is not eligible

  • Companies controlled by non-Quebec residents
  • Tax-exempt companies
  • Culture-mission tax-exempt companies
  • Benefit shows and gala productions

Eligible expenses

  • Eligible production costs linked to the show
  • Reasonable production fees and administration fees
  • Eligible labour costs directly tied to production
  • Wages, fees, per diems, and similar remuneration for eligible services

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Show promotion and marketing costs
  • Show distribution costs
  • Benefit shows and galas
  • Shows mainly presented outside public performances
  • Shows that are part of a game, animation service, or food service

Eligible geographic areas

  • Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • SODEC reviews the application and supporting documents.
  • Incomplete files may be closed if not completed within the stated delay.
  • SODEC issues a favourable advance decision or a certificate when approved.
  • The company then uses that SODEC document to claim the credit with Revenu Québec.

Additional information

  • The program is administered by SODEC and the credit is claimed through Revenu Québec.
  • Applications can be submitted through the secure SOD@ccès portal.
  • Documents submitted to SODEC must generally be in French.
  • Incomplete applications may be closed if missing information is not provided within the required delay.

Contacts

mesures.fiscales@sodec.gouv.qc.ca
514 841-2200

Frequently Asked Questions about the Show production tax credit Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Show production 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 Show production tax credit?

This refundable tax credit supports Quebec show producers with labour costs linked to eligible productions. It applies to musical, dramatic, humour, mime, magic, circus, aquatic, and ice shows, with a maximum credit of up to 1.25 million dollars per production.

How much funding can be received?

Show production tax credit Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Show production tax credit program?

To be eligible for the Show production tax credit program, you must: Quebec establishment and activity SODEC certification required Eligible show production

What expenses are eligible under Show production tax credit?

Production of eligible live shows Pre-production, production, and exploitation of the show Public presentation of the show Co-productions of eligible shows

Who can I contact for more information about the Show production tax credit?

You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC) by email at mesures.fiscales@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 841-2200.

Where is the Show production tax credit available?

The Show production tax credit program is available the province of Quebec.

Is the Show production tax credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Show production tax credit is a Tax Credits

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