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PSTC Tax Credit Application Fee Increases this February 2020
PSTC Tax Credit Application Fee Increases this February 2020
After successful consultations between industry and government, Creative BC intends to increase the application fees for the PSTC tax credit program from $5,500 to $10,000CDN. (FIBC application fees will not be increased).
*The schedule of timelines and dates relevant to change is as follows:
Projects that start Principal Photography on or after |
$ 10,000 fee + GST |
Projects that start Principal Photography prior to February 19th, 2020 |
$ 5,500 fee + GST |
Please note that all applications are subject to GST (unchanged)
Please contact taxteam@creativebc.com with any questions or comments.
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