Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office

Film and Video Tax Credits – CAVCO

Introduction

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Programs

CAVCO co-administers two federal tax credit programs with the Canada Revenue Agency: the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) program and the Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) program. CAVCO also is responsible for the administration of the CAVCO Personnel Number (also referred to as CAVCO ID).

Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC)

To be eligible for the CPTC, the applicant must be a Canadian-owned, taxable corporation that is primarily in the business of Canadian film or video production. If you would like to know more about this program or if you would like to apply, please click on the CPTC link in the right-hand menu.

Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)

To be eligible for the PSTC, the applicant can be either a foreign-owned corporation or a Canadian-owned corporation that is primarily in the business of film or video production services. If you would like to know more about this program or if you would like to apply, please click on the PSTC link in the right-hand menu.

CAVCO Personnel Number (CAVCO ID)

CAVCO provides a service regarding proof of citizenship or permanent residency for producers and key creative personnel as required for the Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) program. If you would like to know more about this program or if you would like to apply, please click on the CAVCO Personnel Number link in the right-hand menu.

eSubmission

Through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s eSubmission system, CAVCO offers a service that will allow you to apply for a film or video production tax credit certificate online, view and edit your applications, check for notifications and check to see the status of your files. You can also apply for your CAVCO Personnel Number through eSubmission. If you would like to set up an account, or sign in to your existing account, please click on the eSubmission link in the right-hand menu.