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TAX CREDITOntario

Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)

Last verified: June 2026

A refundable Ontario tax credit for Canadian-controlled production companies making eligible Ontario film and television productions. The credit is generally 35% of eligible Ontario labour expenditures, rising to 40% on the first $240,000 of labour for first-time producers. Productions shot largely outside the Greater Toronto Area can earn an extra 10% regional bonus on Ontario labour. The company must be Canadian-controlled with a permanent establishment in Ontario, and the producer must be an Ontario resident.

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Estimated value
35% of eligible Ontario labour (40% first-time producers, plus 10% regional bonus)
Approval likelihood
Medium
Ready to apply score
70/100
Documents needed
5

Eligibility

  • Business types:incorporated
  • Industries:Creative & Media
  • Provinces:Ontario

What you'll need

  • Records of eligible Ontario labour expenditures
  • Proof the production company is Canadian-controlled with an Ontario permanent establishment
  • Proof of producer's Ontario residency
  • Production details and CAVCO Canadian content documentation
  • First-time producer declaration if claiming the enhanced rate

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm the production meets OFTTC eligibility
  2. 2Apply to Ontario Creates for a Certificate of Eligibility (as early as the first day of principal photography)
  3. 3File the certificate with your T2 corporate tax return
  4. 4Contact the CRA Film Services Unit with eligibility questions

Is your business a fit for Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)?

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