← Back to the funding database
AllTax CreditOpen
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
Ontario Production Services Tax Credit
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Odds
Formula-based, no cap
Effort
1–2 days
Can you get this?
✓Canadian or foreign corporation operating in Ontario
✓Must have permanent establishment in Ontario
✓Must own copyright or contract with copyright owner
✓Production cost must exceed $1 million CAD
✕Applications in excluded genres are not eligible
Your real odds
This is a formula-based refundable tax credit with no annual cap and no competitive selection, so if you meet the criteria, you receive it.
There are no per-project or corporate annual limits, and the credit is refundable, meaning corporations with no tax owing still receive the full amount. The main risk is failing to meet eligibility requirements, not losing to another applicant.
What it takes
Confirm eligibility: production type, cost threshold, genre, and Ontario permanent establishment1–2 days
Apply to Ontario Creates for a certificate of eligibilityVaries; apply during or after production
File the certificate with CRA alongside your Ontario corporate tax return to claim the creditAt tax filing time
Worth knowing
Productions that began principal photography after August 24, 2023 must include specific Ontario and Ontario Creates logos plus acknowledgement text in the end credits of every episode claimed, and missing this requirement could jeopardize your certificate. The OPSTC cannot be combined with the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit, so you have to choose one.
What else do you qualify for?
Filter 1,700+ opportunities by identity, stage, and region.
Select all three to see your result.
More like this
Tax CreditVaries
Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit
Government of Ontario, Ontario Creates
North America
Tax CreditVaries
Nova Scotia Film and Television Production Incentive Fund
Government of Nova Scotia, Department of...
North America
Tax CreditVaries
Film Incentive BC Tax Credit
Government of British Columbia, Creative BC
North America
$50B+ in available capital across grants, VC funds, CDFIs, and accelerators. Filter by your industry, stage, and region, and see everything you qualify for.
Explore the funding database →
$19/month · cancel anytime