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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. Â 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...
Please note that these samples are for demonstration purposes only and is not an official tax credit estimate. For animated productions that start key animation after June 26, 2015, the regional and distant tax credits are subject to a different calculation method than that indicated in the calculator below. If you have any questions about your calculation, or if you have a unique situation, please contact one of our staff and we’ll be happy to assist you.
When principal photography starts after September 30, 2016