Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO)

Welcome

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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.

The site contains forms and guidelines pertaining to the CPTC program and PSTC program, how to contact us, as well as current news and publications such as the CAVCO Activity Report. And you can also apply online.

Tax Credit Programs

Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit
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 follow the CPTC link.

Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit
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 follow the PSTC link.

CAVCO Online

CAVCO offers a service that will allow you to apply for a federal tax credit online, view and edit your applications, check for notifications and check to see the status of your files. If you would like to set up an account please go to our CAVCO Online page. If you already have an account you can Sign In here.

News and Publications

The News and Publications section includes current and archived Public Notices as well as current and archived CAVCO Activity Reports.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like to get in touch with us about one of our programs you can contact us by email, phone, fax or mail.