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

Brief Overview of the Film Incentive BC Program (FIBC)

• 33% of qualified BC labour expenditures – basic PSTC tax credit
• Plus 6% of qualified BC labour expenditures -  regional tax credit (12.5% domestic)
• Plus 17.5% tax credit for digital animation or visual effects when you post in nearby Vancouver.

*For a detailed description and eligibility criteria of the Provincial tax credits, click here.

Canadian Federal Tax Credit

• 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.

(CAVCO) Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office
Phone: (888) 433-2200 or (613) 946-7600