Tax Credit
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Newfoundland and Labrador Film and Video Tax Credit
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador / Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation
Maximum Credit
40% of eligible costs
Ongoing; apply for eligibility before production begins, then apply for the t...
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Tax Credit Offset
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Credit rate
40%
Newfoundland and Labrador Film and Video Tax Credit provides up to 40% of eligible local labour costs, not exceeding 25% of production costs; corporation credit limit of $5 million for productions beginning on or after July 1, 2021. A refundable provincial tax credit for eligible local film and video productions in Newfoundland and Labrador, equal to 40% of eligible local labour costs up to a $5 million corporation credit limit. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
A refundable provincial tax credit for eligible local film and video productions in Newfoundland and Labrador, equal to 40% of eligible local labour costs up to a $5 million corporation credit limit.
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be an eligible local film or video project
- Production corporation must apply for eligibility before production commences
- Corporation must pay at least 25% of salaries and wages to Newfoundland and Labrador residents
- Productions beginning on or after July 1, 2021 can access the $5 million credit limit
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Low
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Funding Details
- Amount
- 40% of eligible local labour costs, not exceeding 25% of production costs; corporation credit limit of $5 million for productions beginning on or after July 1, 2021
- Type
- Tax Credit
- Level
- Provincial
- Credit rate
- Up to 40% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing; apply for eligibility before production begins, then apply for the tax credit after project completion
Program Scorecard
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Competition
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Deadline
Ongoing
Approval
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Insider TipApply for eligibility through the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation before production begins, and ensure at least 25% of salaries and wages go to provincial residents.
Rejection Pitfalls 11
- Application for registration not received before the beginning of production — the minister may only register a project prior to production commencing, and there is no retroactive route
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Application Steps
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Confirm the corporation qualifies — before anything else The corporation must meet all of these at registration and throughout production: incorporated under the Corporations Act or an Act of the Parliament of Canada or of a provincial legislature; a permanent establishment in the province; "it shall primarily carry on the business of film, television or video production"; not a corporation all or part of whose income is exempt from taxation under Part I of the federal Income Tax Act; and it shall not hold a CRTC broadcasting licence or deal at non-arm's length with a corporation that holds one.
Required Documents 4
✓ Eligibility application
✓ Production cost records
Eligible Expenses 7
Ineligible Expenses 6
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Compatible Programs
All-Spend Film and Video Production Tax Credit (Newfoundland and Labrador)
Canada Media Fund / Telefilm Canada / NLFDC recoupable equity
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Clawback Risk
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When do I have to apply — before or after the shoot?
Both. You must apply for eligibility to the Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation before production commences, then apply for the tax credit itself once the project is completed and financial statements and cost reports are finalized. Missing the pre-production registration forfeits the credit.
How much is the credit worth?
40% of eligible local labour costs, but the aggregate for a project may not exceed the lesser of 25% of total production costs and $5,000,000. That $5 million limit applies to productions beginning on or after July 1, 2021, up from $4 million set in 2013.
How much of my crew has to be local?
At least 25% of the salaries and wages you pay on the project must be paid in the province to eligible employees — people resident in the province on December 31 of the taxation year or the immediately preceding year. It is a pass/fail gate on the whole credit.
Can I claim this and the All-Spend film credit on the same production?
No. These regulations do not apply to a production registered under the All-Spend Film and Video Production Tax Credit Regulations. The two provincial film credits are mutually exclusive per production, so choose before you register.
Does other public funding reduce my credit?
It can. Government assistance is deducted from total production costs, which lowers the 25% ceiling. But recoupable or repaid equity from the Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada or the NLFDC, and Canada Media Fund Licence Fee Program amounts, are expressly excluded from that definition.
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