Film Tax Incentive Turkey: A Guide to Turkey's Film Tax Incentives
Up to 30% Cash Rebate on Eligible Türkiye Spend — Plus a VAT Refund
This guide covers Türkiye's film production cash rebate and VAT refund, and how international shoots qualify.
As Fixers in Turkey, we bring local expertise to international productions filming in Turkey. Our team's deep knowledge of local regulations, crew networks, and production infrastructure ensures your project runs smoothly from pre-production through delivery.
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Common Questions
Can I combine the cash rebate with the VAT refund?
Yes. The up-to-30% cash rebate applies to eligible Türkiye expenditure, and foreign producers can separately recover VAT on goods and services procured for the shoot. The same costs are not double-counted.
What rate can I expect, and does it cover documentaries?
The scheme returns up to 30% of eligible expenses incurred in Türkiye, and documentaries are fully eligible alongside feature films and television series. The exact percentage depends on which of your costs qualify.
Is there an eligibility test?
Yes. Projects must score at least 50 of 100 points on a test covering cultural content, the involvement of Turkish citizens, and the use of local film infrastructure, and the application must be filed by a Turkish co-producer or production-service company.
Do I need a Türkiye production company?
Yes. The rebate can only be claimed through a qualified Turkish co-producer or production-service company. Fixers in Türkiye can serve as your local partner and handle all requirements.
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Build Turkish cultural content, local participation, and use of Türkiye's film infrastructure into your project to clear the 50-point eligibility test. Early planning with a local partner is the surest way to score well and lock in the rebate. Contact Fixers in Turkey to discuss your next project.