TAX CREDIT

Manitoba Film and Video Production Tax Credit - Cost-of-Production

Manitoba Film & Music (MFM)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
30–38%
Sessions/year
1
Payment timing
12 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Not bankable

Rate conditions

38%Co-producing with eligible Manitoba production company

Territorial spend requirement

Only Manitoba expenditures are eligible for the credit

Overview

The Manitoba Cost-of-Production Tax Credit provides a refundable corporate income tax credit of up to 38% on eligible Manitoba expenditures including labor and non-labor costs. The base rate is 30% with an additional 8% bonus available when co-producing with an eligible Manitoba production company.

Eligible formats

feature filmtv seriesanimation

Eligibility

Applicant must have a permanent establishment in Manitoba, be incorporated in Canada, and be a taxable Canadian corporation primarily carrying on film or video production business. Minimum 25% of T4 Summary must be paid to eligible Manitoba employees (excluding documentaries).

Co-production eligibleService work eligibleVFX eligibleStackable

Programme contacts

Source: Manitoba Film & Music (MFM) · verified 5 Apr 2026