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Government of British Columbia, Creative BC
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Amount
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Deadline
Date not announced
Can you get this?
✓Labour-based refundable corporate income tax credit
✓Production must occur in British Columbia
✓FIBC requires Canadian-controlled production company in BC
✓PSTC requires Canadian-taxable production company in BC
✓Only one BC program claimable per production
What it takes
Gather all required documents using the FIBC Eligibility checklist and apply for an eligibility certificate once principal photography or key animation has started.
Submit the application at least 9 months before the filing deadline to avoid the risk of losing tax credits.
Apply for a completion certificate promptly after the production is complete, at least 9 months before the 30-month completion certificate deadline.
File a corporate income tax return with the Eligibility Certificate and a completed T1196 BC Film and Television Tax Credit Form attached to your corporate T2 return with the Canada Revenue Agency.60 to 120 days at CRA
Worth knowing
Creative BC's service standard is 120 days to process a complete application 90% of the time.
The deadline to file a claim with the Canada Revenue Agency is 36 months for tax years ending on or after August 17, 2024.
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