Fee Returns

[Processes] [Due dates] [Significant changes] [Forms]

Except for those exempted by Section 2 of the Broadcasting Fees Regulations, this return must be filed by all broadcasting ownership groups whose fee revenue for the most recent return year exceeds the exemption level. Broadcasting ownership groups should complete and submit the Fees Return even if the revenue is $0.00 after the exemption level has been applied.

Authority

Fees Return information is filed under the authority of the Broadcasting Fees Regulations.

Processes

Collection of broadcasting fees assessable revenue data subject to fees.

Due dates

In each year, every broadcasting ownership group whose fee revenue for the most recent return year exceeds the exemption level must file with the Commission a fee returns on the form provided by the Commission.

  • 30 November – Data forms

Significant changes

This new 1082 form – Ownership Group Broadcasting Fee Return – Revenue Form has been assigned at the level of broadcasting ownership group in conformity with Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2024-65. Previous undertaking revenues forms (1084,1085,1086,1087,1088,1089) were eliminated and amalgamated in the new 1082 Form.  The designated broadcasting undertaking must ensure that the broadcasting ownership group files this form in accordance with Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2024-65 and the Broadcasting Fees Regulations.

Combined AM/FM radio revenue (previous 1089 form) is no longer valid. See definition of “exemption level” in the Broadcasting Fees Regulations. Each radio station is to be reported in a separate line.

Contact information for billing purposes must be provided in the new Fees Return contact form 1081.

Survey forms

Form 1081 – Ownership Group Broadcasting Fee Return – Billing Contact
Form 1082* – Ownership Group Broadcasting Fee Return – Revenue

*Before completing Form 1082, please see the List of excluded revenue of the Broadcasting Fees Regulations. Also make sure that you listed all your undertakings in the grid at the bottom of the forms.

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