Tax credits for production of multimedia titles
At a glance
- Up to 37% of project cost
- Unspecified
- Information and cultural industries
Overview
Refundable tax credit for multimedia producers may amount to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures.
Activities funded
This grant is available for corporations participating in the production of multimedia titles within Quebec. Eligible projects include various production activities from design to finalization of multimedia content.
- Design and development of multimedia titles published on electronic media.
- Production of digitally animated films associated with multimedia titles.
- Completion of various production stages necessary for interactive multimedia titles.
Eligibility
Eligibility for this tax credit is determined by specific criteria relating to the company's location, activity, and financial operations.
- The corporation must have an establishment in Québec.
- The corporation must produce eligible multimedia titles that meet specific content criteria.
- The corporation must incur eligible labour expenditures related to production work.
- The corporation must obtain a valid initial qualification certificate and annual eligibility certificates from Investissement Québec.
Who is eligible?
In the context of the tax credits for the production of multimedia titles in Quebec, eligible corporations include those that have an establishment in Quebec and are involved in producing eligible multimedia titles. These titles must satisfy specific content and interactivity criteria to qualify under the program.Who is not eligible
The context does not provide specific details about any companies, industries, or restrictions that make an entity ineligible for this tax credit. The eligibility criteria focus on production activities rather than exclusions based on industry or company status.
Eligible expenses
This grant encourages the production work of multimedia titles in Quebec, focusing on various interactive and information-rich media formats. It is aimed at supporting companies in completing different production stages and enhancing multimedia capabilities.
- Production of multimedia titles published on electronic mediums with interactive capabilities.
- Development of digital animation films associated with eligible multimedia titles.
- Execution of design and production stages related to multimedia projects.
Eligible geographic areas
This program is targeted at corporations with an establishment in Québec, reflecting the region’s strategic interests in multimedia production. To ensure compliance, the eligible geographical area is specifically focused within this province.
- Corporations located within the province of Québec, Canada.
Selection criteria
Establishment in Québec
Production of eligible multimedia titles
Publication on an electronic medium with interactive software
Substantial volume of text, sound, still images, and animated images
How to apply
Preparation of the request
- Identify if your company has an establishment in Quebec and produces eligible multimedia titles.
- Check the production work and eligible labor expenses that meet the established criteria.
- Calculate labor expenses to determine the amount of potential tax credit.
Obtaining the initial eligibility certificate
- Fill out the initial certificate application form - General section.
- Submit the application to Investissement Québec for evaluation.
Annual certificate
- Fill out the application form for the production work certificate - General section for each financial year.
- Submit the application to obtain the annual eligibility certificate.
Payment of fees
Submission of the final request
- Check that all necessary documents and forms have been completed and submitted to Investissement Québec.
- Ensure the compliance of all supporting documents to be provided.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this tax credit program:
- Investissement Québec charges fees for processing the initial qualification and annual eligibility certificates.
- There is an option to finance refundable tax credits to gain quicker access to funds.
- The introduction of a non-refundable tax credit starting at 2.5% in 2025, increasing annually until 2028.
- Changes, including the introduction of an exclusion threshold and removal of salary limits, apply for taxation years beginning after December 31, 2024.
- Corporations must account for tax credit rates effective for the calendar year in which their taxation year begins.