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Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production (QFTTC)

SODEC / Revenu Quebec (Ministère du Revenu du Québec)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 197 days ago
16–41%
Min qualifying spend
€250K
Max public funding
65%
Sessions/year
1
Payment timing
12 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Not bankable

Key questions

How much does Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production (QFTTC) pay?

Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production (QFTTC) pays 16–41% of eligible local spend in Canada. Minimum qualifying spend is €250K. Public funding is limited to 65% of the budget. It is not bankable.

Who is eligible for Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production (QFTTC)?

Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production (QFTTC) is open to TV series, animation and short films with a territorial link to Quebec. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. Designed for foreign producers choosing Quebec as filming location; covers all-spend production costs including qualified labour and property costs; VFX and animation work eligible for enhanced rates.

When is the next Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production (QFTTC) deadline?

Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production (QFTTC) 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 Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production (QFTTC)?

Applications for Refundable Tax Credit for Quebec Film and Television Production (QFTTC) go to SODEC / Revenu Quebec (Ministère du Revenu du Québec) through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 12 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.

Rate conditions

↑ 41%Computer-aided animation and special effects including chroma-key shooting

Territorial spend requirement

Applies to capital and labour expenses combined

75% of grant in regional spend

Overview

The Refundable Québec Tax Credit for Film or Television Production Services is designed to encourage foreign producers to choose Québec as a filming location.

Eligible formats

tv seriesanimationshort film

Eligibility

Designed for foreign producers choosing Quebec as filming location; covers all-spend production costs including qualified labour and property costs; VFX and animation work eligible for enhanced rates

● Co-production eligible● Service work eligible● Cultural test required● VFX eligible● Stackable

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Source: SODEC / Revenu Quebec (Ministère du Revenu du Québec) · verified 5 Apr 2026