Closed
Last Update: May 17, 2026
Funding available
Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This refundable tax credit supports film dubbing activities carried out in Quebec. It applies to eligible labour expenses linked to dubbing services and can be claimed after obtaining SODEC certification.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Up to 35% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Film dubbing projects carried out in Quebec
- Eligible dubbing of productions such as fiction films, documentaries, and certain television programs
Documents Needed
- Completed SOD@ccès application form
- Required supporting documents listed by SODEC
- Master company file documents for first-time applicants
- Certificate or prior decision from SODEC for the Revenu Québec claim
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit incorporated companies in Quebec
- Businesses controlled by Quebec residents
- Companies offering film dubbing services
Eligible expenses
- Labour expenses related to dubbing services such as auditioning, acting, adaptation, spotting, script preparation, and studio direction
- Eligible costs for film title production and optical transfer for theatrical releases
- Eligible subtitling-related work for video versions in another language
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production costs already used to claim the tax credit for Quebec film or television production
- Production costs already used to claim the tax credit for film or television production services
- Film categories excluded under the Quebec film and television production credit framework
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- SODEC reviews the application once it is submitted through SOD@ccès.
- Incomplete applications are given 10 days to be completed after notice.
- If the file remains incomplete, it is closed without further notice.
- A certificate is issued if the production is found eligible, and it is required for the Revenu Québec claim.
Additional information
- The application must be submitted in French, unless an exception applies.
- Incomplete applications may be closed without further review.
- The date of filing with SODEC determines the tax year for the credit claim.
- The production must display the Québec credit identification in end credits and promotional material.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Credit for Film Dubbing Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax Credit for Film Dubbing. 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 Film Dubbing?
This refundable tax credit supports film dubbing activities carried out in Quebec. It applies to eligible labour expenses linked to dubbing services and can be claimed after obtaining SODEC certification.
How much funding can be received?
Tax Credit for Film Dubbing Funds up to 35% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tax Credit for Film Dubbing program?
To be eligible for the Tax Credit for Film Dubbing program, you must:
Establishment in Quebec
Film dubbing business
SODEC eligibility attestation
What expenses are eligible under Tax Credit for Film Dubbing?
Film dubbing projects carried out in Quebec
Eligible dubbing of productions such as fiction films, documentaries, and certain television programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax Credit for Film Dubbing?
You can contact Government of Québec by email at mesures.fiscales@sodec.gouv.qc.ca or by phone at 514 841-2200.
Where is the Tax Credit for Film Dubbing available?
The Tax Credit for Film Dubbing program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tax Credit for Film Dubbing a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax Credit for Film Dubbing is a Tax Credits