BC Production Services Tax Credit (BC PSTC)
Key questions
How much does BC Production Services Tax Credit (BC PSTC) pay?
BC Production Services Tax Credit (BC PSTC) pays 28–36% of eligible local spend in Canada. It is not bankable.
Who is eligible for BC Production Services Tax Credit (BC PSTC)?
BC Production Services Tax Credit (BC PSTC) is open to animation with a territorial link to British Columbia. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. International projects made in B.C.
When is the next BC Production Services Tax Credit (BC PSTC) deadline?
BC Production Services Tax Credit (BC PSTC) accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline; decisions are taken in 1 sessions a year.
How do you apply for BC Production Services Tax Credit (BC PSTC)?
Applications for BC Production Services Tax Credit (BC PSTC) go to Creative BC / Province of British Columbia through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 12 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Rate conditions
Funding tracks
Territorial spend requirement
Tax credit applies to accredited B.C. Labour expenditure (ABCLE)
Overview
The Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) is a refundable labour-based tax incentive for international projects made in B.C. It provides a corporate income tax credit based on a percentage of labour costs incurred in production.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
International projects made in B.C. No Canadian content requirements. Must file corporate income tax return with certificates to Canada Revenue Agency.