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TAX CREDITOntario

Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)

Last verified: June 2026

A refundable Ontario tax credit equal to 21.5% of qualifying production expenditures (labour, service contracts, and tangible property) incurred in Ontario for an eligible film or television production. There are no per-project or annual caps. The company must be Canadian or foreign owned with a permanent establishment in Ontario and must own the copyright or contract directly with the copyright owner. A production that receives the OFTTC cannot also claim the OPSTC, and Ontario labour must be at least 25% of claimed expenditures.

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Estimated value
21.5% of qualifying Ontario production expenditures (no cap)
Approval likelihood
Medium
Ready to apply score
70/100
Documents needed
4

Eligibility

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

What you'll need

  • Qualifying production expenditure calculation form
  • Records of eligible Ontario labour, service contracts, and tangible property costs
  • Proof of permanent establishment in Ontario
  • Proof of copyright ownership or production services contract

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm the production meets OPSTC eligibility and cost thresholds
  2. 2Apply to Ontario Creates for a Certificate of Eligibility
  3. 3File the certificate with your T2 corporate tax return
  4. 4Include the required Ontario screen credit acknowledgement in the production

Is your business a fit for Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC)?

Take the 3-minute quiz to find out, and see every other Canadian program you qualify for at the same time.

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