Tax Credit
Provincial
Active
Quebec Tax Credit for Production of Multimedia Titles (CDTIM)
Investissement Québec / Revenu Québec
Maximum Credit
Up to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures (refundable +...
Ongoing
Difficulty
Moderate
Payment
Tax Credit Offset
Trend
Stable
First-Timers
—
Credit rate
37%
Quebec Tax Credit for Production of Multimedia Titles (CDTIM) provides Up to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures (refundable + non-refundable components). Refundable tax credit of up to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures for corporations producing eligible multimedia titles in Quebec, including video games, interactive educational software, and other digital media. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
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Program Description
Refundable tax credit of up to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures for corporations producing eligible multimedia titles in Quebec, including video games, interactive educational software, and other digital media. Quebec's flagship incentive supporting the province's world-class video game industry of approximately 13,500 jobs.
Eligibility Requirements
- Corporation with establishment in Quebec
- Producing eligible multimedia titles (video games, interactive software, e-learning)
- Must obtain eligibility certificate from Investissement Québec
- Labour expenditures must be incurred in Quebec
- Products must meet multimedia interactivity requirements
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Difficulty
Moderate
Competition
Low
First-Timer
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Funding Details
- Amount
- Up to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures (refundable + non-refundable components)
- Type
- Tax Credit
- Level
- Provincial
- Credit rate
- Up to 37% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Ongoing
Program Scorecard
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What's in this Playbook
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Application Playbook
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Application Steps
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Contact Investissement Québec at 1-844-474-6367 to initiate preliminary certificate application — do this before or early in development
Required Documents 6
✓ Investissement Québec eligibility certificate application
✓ Detailed description of multimedia title and interactivity features
Eligible Expenses 3
Ineligible Expenses 5
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Funding Stack Strategy
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Compatible Programs
SR&ED Tax Credits
Canada Media Fund (CMF) — Experimental Stream
Investissement Québec Loans and Equity
SODEC Programs
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Clawback Risk
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How CDTIM Compares
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quebec Tax Credit for Production of M... | Up to 37.5% of eligible labour expenditures | Moderate | Tax Credit Offset | Ongoing |
| Canada Media Fund | up to $250K | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Ongoing (multiple... |
| Strategic Response Fund (formerly Str... | Minimum $10 million contribution | Hard | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Ongoing — continuous... |
| CanExport SMEs | Up to $50,000 | Moderate | Mixed (Advance + Reimb.) | Applications accepted... |
| Innovative Solutions Canada | up to $150,000 | Hard | Milestone-Based | Challenge-specific — new... |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can indie studios qualify for CDTIM?
Yes, indie studios with Quebec payroll qualify if they produce interactive titles meeting multimedia requirements. Minimum annual claim is $75,000 — typical indie claims range $150k-$500k.
How long does certification take?
Investissement Québec certification typically takes 3-6 months. Apply early in production — retroactive claims are possible but certification streamlines the process.
What's the #1 reason for rejection?
Title fails to meet multimedia interactivity requirements — passive content like streaming video or podcasts isn't eligible. Must have meaningful user interaction.
Can I stack with SR&ED?
Yes, but SR&ED must be claimed on R&D portions only — avoid double-claiming the same labour costs. Requires careful expense allocation.
Do I need to be incorporated?
Yes, only corporations with Quebec establishment qualify. Sole proprietors or partnerships cannot apply — must be a legal corporation.
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