BC Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit
Up to 17.5% of eligible labour costsTax creditBritish ColumbiaBC Ministry of Finance
Refundable provincial tax credit equal to 17.5% of eligible labour costs for BC companies producing interactive digital media products (games, apps, software products, VR/AR experiences).
Deadlines
- Intake type: Fixed deadline
- Typical processing time: 2–4 months
What you'll need
Interactive Digital Media Product
Product must primarily deliver information, education, or entertainment via user interaction (games, apps, software)
BC Labour Cost Records
Track all eligible BC employee wages working on the eligible product
File with BC Corporate Tax Return
Claim BC IDMTC when filing your BC corporate income tax return
Official program page · Details verified May 15, 2026
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