Administered by Government of British Columbia · Last verified: July 2026
British Columbia's tax credit for companies developing interactive digital media products: video games, apps, educational software, and digital entertainment.
You claim this on your tax return, so the money comes back as a lower tax bill or a refund after you file. If you missed it in a past year, you can often still recover it by adjusting a prior return.
Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.
Check my eligibilityBC Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit is generally open to incorporated businesses, in British Columbia, in Technology & Software, Creative & Media. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is 17.5% of eligible labour costs. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
Claimed on a return, so a missed year can usually be recovered by amending. How far back depends on whether you file personally or as a corporation; confirm the eligible years with your accountant.
1. Apply to Creative BC for a qualifying certificate 2. Track all eligible labour expenditures 3. File claim on your BC corporate return 4. Submit final cost report after product completion
Apply within 18 months of fiscal year end.