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Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec
Refundable tax credit for multimedia productions abroad
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
A refundable tax credit of up to 35% supports eligible multimedia events or environments presented outside Québec. It applies to qualified productions and eligible labour expenditures, with claims filed through SOD@ccès and Revenu Québec.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Access new markets
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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 multimedia events presented outside Québec
- Production of multimedia environments presented outside Québec
Documents Needed
- CO-1029.8.36.XM form
- SODEC favourable advance ruling or certificate
- Corporation income tax return (CO-17)
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Corporations with an establishment in Québec
- Businesses producing multimedia events
- Businesses producing multimedia environments
Who is not eligible
- Corporations controlled by non-Québec residents
- Tax-exempt corporations
- Corporations controlled by tax-exempt corporations
Eligible expenses
- Eligible labour expenditures for the qualified production
- Salaries and wages paid to eligible employees
- Eligible subcontracting remuneration for Québec services
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Production costs related to promotion
- Labour expenditures not paid when the credit is claimed
- Labour expenditures not related to services rendered in Québec
Eligible geographic areas
- Québec
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed only if the prescribed form and SODEC decision or certificate are received within the required deadline.
- If the form is filed on time but the ruling or certificate arrives later, the claim is accepted but not processed until SODEC’s document is received.
- Claims are processed by Revenu Québec and the credit is applied on the corporate income tax return.
- If too much credit was received, the excess must be repaid through a special tax.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Only applications submitted through the secure SOD@ccès portal will be considered.
- It is crucial to complete and include all necessary documents; incomplete applications will be automatically deemed ineligible and require resubmission.
- Useful contact: Annie Gagné can be reached at annie.gagne@sodec.gouv.qc.ca for further information.
- Payment services and pre-authorized debit options are available for transactions related to the grant.
- Consultation of the "Info-SODEC" is advised for understanding the processing of incomplete applications.
- Template documents for budget and other declarations are newly updated and must be used.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec. 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 multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec?
A refundable tax credit of up to 35% supports eligible multimedia events or environments presented outside Québec. It applies to qualified productions and eligible labour expenditures, with claims filed through SOD@ccès and Revenu Québec.
Who is eligible for the Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec program?
To be eligible for the Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec program, you must:
Québec-based corporation
Qualified multimedia production outside Québec
SODEC ruling or certificate required
What expenses are eligible under Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec?
Production of multimedia events presented outside Québec
Production of multimedia environments presented outside Québec
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec?
You can contact Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC).
Where is the Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec available?
The Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec?
Tax credit for multimedia event or environment productions sponsored outside Quebec is funded by Société de développement des entreprises culturelles (SODEC), Government of Québec, Revenu Québec