Government of Yukon

Funding, Tax Credits and Partnerships

Business Incentive Program
The Business Incentive Program (BIP) pays cash rebates as incentives to contractors who hire Yukon residents, apprentices and youth or manufactured products in the Yukon. Rebates apply to eligible Yukon government contracts.

Enterprise Trade Fund
Stimulates and supports the growth of Yukon business activity through market penetration and expansion and business development.

Film Development Fund
For the development of film projects which are financially and creatively controlled by Yukon residents and Yukon corporations.

Film Location Incentive Program
Yukon offers financial incentives to eligible productions who take advantage of the Yukon's spectacular film locations. Rebates are available for travel, Yukon labour and training.

Industry Partnering Programs
Rental rehabilitation, rental suite program and the joint venture program.

Product Development Partnership Program
Stimulate the development of niche tourism products, facilitates tourism workshops and builds capacity throughout the Yukon.

Small Business Investment Tax Credit
This tax credit is intended to create jobs and promote economic growth and expansion in the Yukon by reducing financial risk for investors in Yukon companies.

Sound Recording Program
The Yukon Sound Recording Program supports the Yukon recording industry, further develops the cultural industries sector, and encourages a business focus among the Yukon music industry.

Strategic Industries Development Fund
Assistance is available for strategic projects or activities in the preliminary, development and implementation stages.

Tourism Cooperative Marketing Fund
Funding is available for market-ready or export-ready businesses and groups.

Yukon Filmmakers Fund
The Yukon Filmmakers Fund provides funding to Yukon film and video professionals to assist them in developing viable careers and businesses making films and videos for broadcast or commercial release.

Yukon Venture Loan Guarantee Program
This program encourages certain business loans by providing added security to lenders.