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Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media
Refundable support for print media digital transformation
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,000,000
Timeline
- Open Date : March 28, 2018
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Refundable tax credit for print media digital transformation in Quebec. Supports eligible media, employees, and digital conversion contracts, with up to $7 million per year in assistance.
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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 an online presence
- Increase operational productivity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,000,000 $
- Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
- Open Date : March 28, 2018
- Closing date : December 31, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Digital transformation of print media operations
- Development and integration of information systems and technology infrastructure
- Development of decision-support tools
- Development of business intelligence tools
Documents Needed
- Revenu Québec form CO-1029.8.36.PR
- Media admissibility attestation from Investissement Québec
- Employee admissibility attestations from Investissement Québec
- Digital conversion contract attestation from Investissement Québec
- Required supporting documents for salaries, subcontracting, and signed application forms
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Print media companies
- Companies operating a newsroom in Quebec
- Corporations and partnerships with eligible media activities
Who is not eligible
- Tax-exempt corporations, except registered journalistic organizations in certain cases
- Crown corporations and wholly controlled subsidiaries
Eligible expenses
- Eligible employee salaries
- Eligible digital conversion contract costs
- Acquisition or rental of eligible IT equipment and software
- Eligible digital conversion services and usage rights
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General operation of IT systems, applications, or infrastructure
- CRM system operation
- Marketing information systems used to promote the media
- Administrative tasks such as accounting, HR, communications, and legal work
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- Investissement Québec reviews the request for media, employee, and contract attestations.
- The company may be asked for additional supporting documents or clarifications.
- Investissement Québec issues attestations if the file is accepted.
- The company then files its tax return with Revenu Québec to claim the credit.
Additional information
- Investissement Québec issues attestations, but Revenu Québec administers the tax credit claim.
- Application fees apply for the admissibility review.
- The company must request attestations each year.
- Additional rules may apply under Quebec tax legislation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media. 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 Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media?
Refundable tax credit for print media digital transformation in Quebec. Supports eligible media, employees, and digital conversion contracts, with up to $7 million per year in assistance.
How much funding can be received?
Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media program?
To be eligible for the Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media program, you must:
Company established in Quebec
Eligible media attestation required
Full-time staff dedicated to digital conversion
What expenses are eligible under Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media?
Digital transformation of print media operations
Development and integration of information systems and technology infrastructure
Development of decision-support tools
Development of business intelligence tools
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media?
You can contact Revenu Québec by email at mesuresfiscales@invest-quebec.com or by phone at 1 844 474-6367.
Where is the Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media available?
The Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media program is available the province of Quebec.