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Tax credit for film production services
Refundable tax credit for Québec production services
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The refundable tax credit supports film and television production services in Québec. It covers eligible productions and related services, including computer-aided animation, special effects, and virtual or augmented reality productions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Film and television productions carried out in Québec
- Computer-aided animation and special effects work
- Virtual reality and augmented reality productions
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Statement relating to the official representative, where applicable
- Chain-of-title documents or legal opinion
- Synopsis and international budget summary
- Detailed Québec budget and SODEC fees
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Film production companies
- Television production companies
- Companies providing film or television production services
Who is not eligible
- Tax-exempt corporations
- Corporations controlled by one or more tax-exempt corporations
- Broadcasting licence holders, and non-arm's-length corporations linked to them
Eligible expenses
- Qualified labour costs, including wages, salaries, and related payroll taxes
- Costs of qualified properties, including acquisition or rental of tangible property and software in Québec
- Costs related to computer-aided animation and special effects
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Processing and Agreement
- SODEC reviews the application and confirms production eligibility.
- If the file is incomplete, it may be returned for correction.
- SODEC issues an Approval Certificate and, where applicable, an Advance Ruling.
- The corporation then claims the tax credit with Revenu Québec.
Additional information
- Applications are filed through the secure SOD@ccès portal.
- Incomplete applications may be returned.
- The SODEC tax credit logo must appear in end credits and promotional materials.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax credit for film production services Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax credit for film production services. 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 production services?
The refundable tax credit supports film and television production services in Québec. It covers eligible productions and related services, including computer-aided animation, special effects, and virtual or augmented reality productions.
How much funding can be received?
Tax credit for film production services Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tax credit for film production services program?
To be eligible for the Tax credit for film production services program, you must:
Eligible corporation in Québec
Mainly film or TV production services
Eligible production under SODEC rules
What expenses are eligible under Tax credit for film production services?
Film and television productions carried out in Québec
Computer-aided animation and special effects work
Virtual reality and augmented reality productions
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax credit for film production services?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).
Where is the Tax credit for film production services available?
The Tax credit for film production services program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tax credit for film production services a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax credit for film production services is a Tax Credits