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Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC)

Ontario Creates / Canada Revenue Agency

Up to $30K

30% of eligible Ontario expenditures, maximum $30,000 per book title; admin fee 0.15%, min $50, max $200

Refundable credit for Canadian-controlled Ontario book publishers on eligible expenditures for Canadian-authored literary works.

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Who qualifies

Canadian-controlled corporation carrying on book publishing through an Ontario permanent establishment, allocating more than 50% of taxable income to Ontario, with at least two books published in the previous year. Work must be by an eligible Canadian author, at least 90% new material. Requires Certificate of Eligibility and Schedule 564.

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Good to know

  • Cost share: 30% of eligible costs
  • Notes: Quote from fetch tool summary; no application deadline stated (a $100 late fee applies after 24 months).

Evidence from the official page

  • amount“up to a maximum tax credit of $30,000 per book title” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-07 · Medium confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.