Production Incentives
The TTFC has recently introduced
a competitive rebate program
with a view towards attracting
International producers to
Trinidad & Tobago. This
incentive, the Production
Expenditure Rebate Program,
provides cash rebates up to 30%
for expenditures accrued while
filming in our twin island
paradise.
Production Expenditure Rebate
|
Expenditure Rebate
(£Sterling) |
Rebate |
|
Expenditure Rebate
(€Euro) |
Rebate |
|
£52,042 - £260,214 |
12.5% |
|
€76,694-€383,476 |
12.5% |
|
£261,000 - £520,428 |
15% |
|
€384,000-€766,952 |
15% |
|
Over £521,000 |
30% |
|
Over €767,000 |
30% |
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Expenditure Rebate
($US) |
Rebate |
|
Expenditure Rebate ($TT) |
Rebate |
|
US$100,000-US$500,000 |
12.5% |
|
TT$200,000-TT$500,000 |
12.5% |
|
US$500,001-US$1,000,000 |
15% |
|
TT$500,001-TT$1,000,000 |
15% |
|
Over US$1,000,000 |
30% |
|
Over TT$1,000,000 |
30% |
These rebates apply for the
following areas of filmmaking:
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Rental of local equipment,
supplies and services
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Payment to the Police, Fire
and Ambulance Services
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Wardrobe, props and related
items
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Location fees
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Employment of local cast and
crew
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Accommodation and food
-
Local travel and
transportation costs
(including drivers)
The TTFC will evaluate the
applications with special
reference to:
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The total estimated
expenditure in Trinidad and
Tobago
-
The level of employment of
Trinidad and Tobago crew
-
A script that does not
portray Trinidad and Tobago
in a negative light.
Forms
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