Screen Ireland is the national state agency supporting Ireland's film, television and animation industries through development and production funding, skills development and inward production services. It has offices in Galway and Dublin plus a presence in Los Angeles, and is the first port of call for international productions using Ireland's Section 481 tax credit.
Filming incentives
- Rate
- 32-40% (Section 481)
- Credit type
- Tax Credit
- Min. spend
- EUR 250,000 qualifying Irish expenditure
Figures describe the Ireland program, not this office. Incentive terms change with legislation: confirm current rates, caps, and eligibility with the office before budgeting.
At-a-glance figures, not yet checked against official sources
Full Ireland incentive breakdown, estimator & comparisonIreland offers the Section 481 Tax Credit for film, television, and animation (a payable corporation tax credit worth up to 32%+ of eligible expenditure). Screen Ireland also provides direct investment funding for development, production, and distribution.
Official incentive details