TAX CREDIT

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

Manitoba Film & Music (MFM)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
38–45%
Sessions/year
1
Payment timing
12 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Not bankable

Rate conditions

55%Frequent Filming Bonus: third film shot within two-year period
50%Manitoba Producer Bonus: co-producing with Manitoba producer
50%Rural and Northern Bonus: shooting 50%+ of Manitoba production days at least 35km from Winnipeg centre

Territorial spend requirement

Requires permanent establishment as defined by Income Tax Act and substantial Manitoba labour component

Overview

The Manitoba Cost-of-Salaries Tax Credit provides a refundable tax credit of up to 65% on eligible Manitoba labour expenditures for film and video productions.

Eligible formats

feature filmtv seriesanimation

Eligibility

Applicant must have permanent establishment in Manitoba, be incorporated in Canada, and be a taxable Canadian corporation primarily carrying on film/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