Filming Incentive · Country
India film tax incentive
India offers Co-production treaty based (expanding) as a co-production treaty + state incentives, with a minimum qualifying spend of Varies by treaty/state.
At-a-glance figures, not yet checked against official sources
Program detail
We publish the headline figures above and link straight to the offices that administer the program. Detailed tier, cap, and deadline terms are being read from India’s official program pages: until that pass lands here, confirm them with the office directly.
Incentive terms change with legislation. Verify current rates, caps, and eligibility with the film office before committing a budget.
How India compares
Other countries in this directory, ranked by base rate.
- Japan
Up to 50% subsidy (capped ~$6.7M)
Grant / Subsidy · min Varies by program
- Belgium
42-66% (federal + regional)
Tax Shelter + Regional Grants · min None specified
- Greece
40% cash rebate
Cash Rebate · min EUR 60,000 (features); EUR 30,000 (docs)
- Malta
40% cash rebate
Cash Rebate · min None specified
- Qatar
40-50% cash rebate (new 2025)
Cash Rebate · min Varies
- Saudi Arabia
40% cash rebate
Cash Rebate · min 5 production days minimum
- Hungary
30% (up to 37.5% effective)
Cash Rebate · min None
- Colombia
35-40% (CINA + FFC)
Transferable Tax Credit / Cash Rebate · min Varies by program
Film offices in India
The office that handles productions here.