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Nova Scotia Incentives

Nova Scotia Film Industry Tax Credit
This tax credit, administered by the Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation, is equal to the lesser of 35% of eligible labour expenditures or 17.5% of total production costs. There is also a bonus incentive of 5% of eligible labour expenditures for principal photography outside of the metro Halifax zone, increasing the credit to 40% of eligible labour expenditures up to a maximum of 20% of the total production budget.  An additional 5% frequent filming bonus is also available.

Eligibility
  • The production company must be federally or provincially incorporated in Canada.
  • The production company must have a permanent establishment in Nova Scotia.
  • The production company must pay at least 25% of the Nova Scotia budget as salaries to Nova Scotia residents.
  • The production company must not hold a CRTC broadcasting license.
  • The production company must be registered by the Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation as producing an eligible film.
Other Nova Scotia Incentive Programs
Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation Incentives:
  • Equity Investment Program
  • Development Loan Program
  • Travel Assistance Program
  • Film Industry Training Program
Contact Information
Visit the Nova Scotia Film Development Corporation at www.film.ns.ca or call 902.424.7177.

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