Behind the LensUruguay Film Commission & Promotion Office (ICAU / ACAU)

Film Office & Commission

Uruguay Film Commission & Promotion Office (ICAU / ACAU)

Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay

The Uruguay Film Commission & Promotion Office promotes Uruguayan locations for foreign productions and projects national work internationally. It operates under ACAU (Uruguay's Film and Audiovisual Agency) together with Uruguay XXI under the Uruguay Audiovisual brand, which manages the country's cash rebate program for international shoots.

Filming incentives

Uruguay offers a Cash Rebate, VAT Zero (exemption) for qualifying productions, and a newer Audiovisual Tax Credit of up to 30% on eligible local spend, aimed at attracting international shoots and co-productions.

Official incentive details