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Welcome to the application portal for the provincial Film Incentive BC (FIBC) and Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) programs!
Contact us at taxteam@creativebc.com if you have any questions regarding the application portal or your applications.
Access the online Tax Credit Application Portal
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PSTC Pre-Certification Form
Pre-requisite for PSTC – Apply through Creative BC’s online tax credit application portal
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Browser Requirements
We recommend using Google Chrome as your browser to access the portal. Google Chrome is most compatible with this portal and the latest version can be downloaded here.
Need Technical Support?
Please send an e-mail to taxteam@creativebc.com with the following details in respect of the situation and a brief explanation of the issue.
For Login/Portal Access issues:
- Subject: Technical Support – Login;
- Username (email address used to log in).
For Technical Issues within the Application:
- Subject: Technical Support – Application;
- Production Title;
- A screenshot where applicable.