Understanding the Ontario VFX Tax Credit

WeFX partners with productions to unlock tax incentives through Ontario’s generous stackable film and VFX tax credits while producing the highest quality work.

Why Ontario?

Ontario has become one of the most attractive destinations for post-production and visual effects — not just for its talent, but for its tax advantages. The Ontario VFX tax credit is a key financial incentive available to productions working with Ontario-based VFX vendors like WeFX.


Whether you're shooting in Canada or outsourcing post, this credit can significantly reduce costs while maintaining world-class quality.

What is the Canadian Film and Video Tax Credit?

The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit (CPTC) is a federal-level credit available to certified Canadian content productions. It offers up to 25% of qualified labor expenditures, separate from the Ontario credits.

For international co-productions or Canadian-led projects, this credit can be stacked with the OCASE and OPSTC credits to maximize savings. WeFX often works on projects that benefit from both federal and provincial incentives.

What VFX tax credits are available in Ontario?

  • This is a credit that we, the vendor, must apply for, but at WeFX we pass those savings on to our clients up front to make our pricing as competitive as possible. 

    Key Highlights:

    • Direct savings

    • Applies to work done by Ontario residents

    • Can be stacked with other credits, such as the Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC) and the Federal Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC)

    • Covers labor on all VFX work including compositing, CGI, animation, FX, digital environments, and more

  • The Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC) offers a 21.5% refundable credit on eligible Ontario-based costs, including VFX and post-production. 
    It's available to Canadian or foreign-owned companies with a permanent Ontario presence, and applies to VFX work performed in-province, for which WeFX’s work qualified.
     The credit can be stacked with the 16% federal VFX/production services credit.


    Key Highlights: 

    • 21.5% direct savings on Ontario-based production costs, including VFX and post.

    • Applies to work performed in Ontario, including by both resident and non-resident individuals if contracted through an Ontario company.

    • Can be stacked with the Federal PSTC for increased savings on eligible labor.

    • Applies to all VFX-related costs if done in Ontario.

  • The Federal Film or Video Production Services Tax Credit (PSTC) offers a 16% refundable credit on qualified Canadian labor, including VFX and post-production work done in Canada. It’s available to Canadian or foreign-owned corporations with a permanent Canadian establishment and accredited productions. The PSTC can be combined with provincial credits like Ontario’s OPSTC for additional savings.

    • 16% direct savings on qualified Canadian labor expenditures.

    • Applies to Canadian resident labor for VFX and post-production work performed in Canada.

    • Can be stacked with provincial credits, including the Ontario OPSTC, for greater total returns.

    • Supports VFX-heavy productions

How WeFX Helps You Maximize Ontario Tax Credits

As a Toronto-based VFX studio, WeFX qualifies as an Ontario service provider — meaning eligible labor performed through us can count toward your stacked tax credits. We collaborate with production accountants, producers, and legal teams to ensure:


Accurate documentation of qualified expenditures

Timely reporting and compliance

Clear categorization of post-production labour

From your first invoice to final delivery, we’re here to help you unlock real savings without sacrificing creative integrity.

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Why Choose WeFX

For Ontario-Based VFX? 

Ontario-based team of 100+ artists and engineers

Experienced in tax-credit-compliant VFX workflows

Seamless remote collaboration with U.S. and international productions

Trusted partner for feature films, TV, and streaming

Cinematic results, built for fiscal efficiency

Ready to Leverage the Ontario VFX Tax Credit?

If you're planning a project in Canada or exploring international post-production, WeFX is here to help you make the most of your budget — without compromising your vision.