How much funding can be received?

Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses, capped at $7000000 per project.

What is the deadline to apply?

The deadline to apply is 2025-12-31T23:59:59Z.

Who are the financial supporters of the Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media?

Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media is funded by Revenu Québec, Investissement Québec (IQ)

What are Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media's eligibility criterias?

The company must operate and have an establishment in Quebec. The company must have a valid eligibility certificate from Investissement Québec confirming production and distribution of original news content in print or digital format. The company cannot be tax-exempt (except certain registered journalistic organizations), nor a Crown corporation or its wholly-controlled subsidiary.

Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media

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Supports digital transformation initiatives for Quebec print media organizations

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Information and cultural industries

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Revenu Québec
Investissement Québec (IQ)

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The Tax Credit for the Digital Transformation of the Print Media provides up to $7 million annually to support Quebec print media companies in digitizing their operations. Eligible activities include employee salaries and expenses related to the development, integration, and maintenance of digital and technological systems.

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Refundable tax credit covering 35% of eligible digital conversion expenses.
Annual aid can reach up to $7 million per company.
Eligible expenses include total salaries of qualifying employees and costs associated with eligible digital conversion contracts incurred after March 27, 2018 and before January 1, 2026.

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Development and integration of digital information systems and technological infrastructure.
Design and development of interactive business decision support tools.
Creation of real-time data analysis tools to enhance business intelligence.
Implementation of digital transformation initiatives within print media entities.

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The company must have an establishment in Quebec and carry on business there.
The company must produce and distribute a print or digital news medium (in print, web, or mobile application format) that has been published for at least 12 months prior to the first application.
The medium must publish original written content of general interest intended for the Quebec population and cover at least three of the following seven themes: politics, municipal affairs, international affairs, culture, business and economy, local news, miscellaneous news.
The newsroom must be located at the company's Quebec establishment, with original editorial content produced by journalists.
The company must obtain an annual eligibility certificate for the medium, each eligible employee, and each digital conversion contract from Investissement Québec.

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Companies operating print or digital news media in Quebec
Enterprises producing and disseminating written news content in print, web, or mobile formats
Businesses with a newsroom located in Quebec

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Companies that are exempt from tax for the fiscal year (except those recognized as a registered journalism organization whose fiscal year began after December 31, 2019).
Crown corporations or subsidiaries wholly controlled by a Crown corporation.

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Salaries of eligible full-time employees dedicated to digital transformation activities.
Expenses related to eligible digital conversion contracts, including: Acquisition or rental of eligible electronic information processing equipment and necessary software used exclusively for digital transformation.
Fees for services directly related to digital conversion activities.
Cost of rights or licenses used for digital activities within the company.

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Companies with an establishment in Quebec.

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Confirm eligibility criteria

Ensure your company operates an eligible written information media in Quebec
Verify that your publication is produced and distributed in print, web, or mobile format
Confirm your media has been published for at least 12 months and meets content and newsroom requirements

Obtain required attestations

Request media, employee, and contract attestations from Investissement Québec annually
Pay any required analysis fees to Investissement Québec
Collect all attestation documents for each eligible item

Prepare forms and documentation

Complete the necessary forms, including CO-1029.8.36.PR and, if applicable, CO-1029.8.36.PE
Gather valid attestations for your company, each employee, and contracts from Investissement Québec
Prepare additional documents regarding employee wages and subcontractor expenses

Submit application and documents

Submit the completed forms and all required documents with your corporate income tax return
Ensure you include all attestations and supporting documentation in your submission
If unable to submit documents with your tax return, send them separately within the specified deadlines

Wait for results

Wait for confirmation or feedback from the tax authorities
Provide any additional information if requested during the review process

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Fees are charged by Investissement Québec for the analysis of eligibility applications.
It is recommended to submit all required documents in a single submission for faster processing.
Documents can be submitted electronically via approved software platforms, eliminating the need for paper copies.
Certain supporting documents must be prepared and retained by the applicant and provided upon request, even if not initially required with the application.