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Tax Incentives

When you film on Vancouver Island, you can take advantage of attractive tax credit schemes from both Federal and Provincial Governments.

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Brief Overview of the Film Incentive BC Program (FIBC)

28% of qualified BC labour expenditures – basic PSTC tax credit (35% domestic)
Plus 6% of qualified BC labour expenditures – regional tax credit (12.5% domestic)
Plus 6% of qualified BC labour expenditures – distant regional tax credit
Plus 16% tax credit for digital animation or visual effects when you post in BC

Film Incentive BC (FIBC)

Film Incentive BC (FIBC) is a refundable labour based incentive for Canadian productions.

Motion Picture Tax Credits

Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO)

Plus 16% of Canadian Labour Costs
The Canadian Federal Government’s Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) is primarily for foreign production and is 16% of Canadian labour costs.

For more information on Canadian federal tax credits click here.
Phone: 888-433-2200 or 819-934-9830

Digital Animation or Visual Effects Tax Credit (DAVE)

For a detailed description and eligibility criteria of the Provincial tax credits, go to Creative BC or contact by phone (1-604-736-7997) or email.