Exciting New Distant Region Tax Credit
Filming in British Columbia
There are 3 filming zones in BC and the Vancouver Island North Film Commission is in the Distant Locations Zone.
- Vancouver Studio Zone
- REGIONAL: Nearby Location Zone - immediately outside Vancouver, Fraser Valley area and east including Hope; north of Vancouver to include Whistler; and Victoria - the Capital District, Vancouver Island
- REGIONAL: Distant Location Zone- Vancouver Island North
East of Hope; North of Whistler; all of Vancouver Island outside Greater Victoria - the Capital District
| TAX CREDITS | MAXIMUM VALUE |
|---|---|
| FILM INCENTIVE BC (Domestic) | |
| Basic | 35 % |
| Digital Animation & Visual Effects (D.A.V.E.) | 17.5 % |
| Nearby Regional Locations Zone | 12.5 % |
| Distant Regional Locations Zone (INfilm) | 18.5 % |
| Training | 30 % |
| BC PRODUCTION SERVICES TAX CREDITS | |
| Basic | 33 % |
| Digital Animation & Visual Effects | 17.5 % |
| Nearby Regional Locations Zone | 6 % |
| Distant Regional Locations Zone (INfilm) | 12 % |
| NEW BC INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA TAX CREDIT | |
| Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit | 17.5% |
| FEDERAL TAX CREDITS | |
| Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit | 25 % |
| Canada Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit | 16 % |
Tax Credits May be Stacked
BC Incentive: Federal 25% + Incentive BC 35% + Distant Location Tax Credit 18.5% = 78.5% Total Tax Credits (+ D.A.V.E. 17.5%)
Services Production: Federal 16% + Basic 33% + Distant Location Tax Credit 12% = 61% Total Tax Credits (+ D.A.V.E. 17.5%)
For more information on Film Incentive BC or Production Services Tax Credits:
British Columbia Film
2225 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC Canada V6K 2E4
Tel 604-736-7997
Fax 604-736-7290
bcf@bcfilm.bc.ca
www.bcfm.ca
BC Film Commission
201 - 865 Hornby St.
Vancouver, BC Canada V6Z 2G3
Tel 604-660-2732
Fax 604-660-4790
info@bcfilmcommission.com
www.bcfilmcommission.com
Vancouver, BC Canada V6Z 2G3
Tel 604-660-2732
Fax 604-660-4790
info@bcfilmcommission.com
www.bcfilmcommission.com
For more information on Federal Production Services Tax Credits:
Vancouver Tax Services Office
Film Services Unit
Post Office Building
757 West Hastings St., 3rd Floor,
Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1A1
Tel 604-666-3456
Fax 604-666-7436
Film Services Unit
Post Office Building
757 West Hastings St., 3rd Floor,
Vancouver, BC Canada V6C 1A1
Tel 604-666-3456
Fax 604-666-7436