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PSTC/FIBC Application Fees: Payment Options
Did you know that Creative BC now accepts fee payment via e-transfer? See our updated Payment Options for PSTC and FIBC applications. Creative BC continues to accept payment via cheque, money order, direct deposit, or wire transfer as well. See PSTC Fee...
FIBC Tax Credits: Initial Licensing
Are you planning your next Canadian content film? Be sure to know the initial licensing rule. Under Film Incentive BC, for productions that are not treaty co-productions or interprovincial co-productions, the initial licensing of the commercial exploitation of the...
FIBC Tax Credits: Broadcasting and Distribution
In your FIBC tax credits applications, Creative BC is looking to see that there is a written agreement with a Canadian-controlled distributor or broadcaster to have the production shown in Canada within 24 months of completion. We sometimes receive questions about how...
Welcome to the application portal for the provincial Film Incentive BC (FIBC) and Production Services Tax Credit(PSTC) programs!
Contact us at taxteam@creativebc.com if you have any questions regarding the application portal or your applications.
Access the online Tax Credit Application Portal
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PSTC Pre-Certification Form
Pre-requisite for PSTC – Apply within 60 days of 1st BC Labour. Apply through Creative BC’s online tax credit application portal
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Browser Requirements
We recommend using Google Chrome as your browser to access the portal. Google Chrome is most compatible with this portal and the latest version can be downloaded here.
Need Technical Support?
For technical support, please send an e-mail to taxteam@creativebc.com with the following details:
- Subject: Technical support request;
- Application number;
- A screenshot where applicable;
- Section of the application;
- The category of the issue (i.e. a, b or c as defined below)
A. Confusing prompts;
B. Formatting errors;
C. Bugs (ie. an error/fault/failure that produces an incorrect or unexpected result or unintended behaviour). - Brief explanation include the steps that you did that led to the issue, where applicable. That way we can reproduce and address it.