Romania 🇷🇴

Romania offers a cash rebate scheme to attract international film and television productions. Below is a detailed breakdown of the incentives:

1. Romania Filming Incentives - Cash Rebate Program

Cash Rebate:

Romania provides a cash rebate on qualifying production expenditures incurred within the country.

2. Film Incentives Breakdown

Rebate Percentage:

• 30% of eligible expenses.
• An additional 10% bonus is available if the project explicitly promotes Romania (country, region, city, landmarks).

Eligible Productions:

• Feature films.
• Television series.
• Documentaries.
• Animations.

Minimum Expenditure Requirements:

• A minimum spend of €100,000.

Rebate Cap:

• Up to €10 million per project.
• Annual cap of €50 million.

3. Filming Incentives Terms and Conditions

Cultural Test:

• Projects must pass a cultural test assessing elements related to Romanian culture, heritage, and territory.

Local Production Company:

• Applicants are required to collaborate with a local production company.

Application Process:

• The rebate is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Applications must be submitted before the start of principal photography in Romania.

4. Governing Body for the Incentive

Office for Film and Cultural Investments (OFIC):

• Administers the cash rebate program, overseeing applications, evaluations, and disbursements.

5. Filming Incentive Application Process

1. Application Submission:

• Submit a complete application to OFIC before commencing production in Romania.
• Include necessary documentation such as:
  • The script.
  • Production schedule.
  • Financing plan.
  • Cultural test.

2. Evaluation:

• OFIC evaluates applications based on eligibility criteria and the cultural test.

3. Approval and Contract:

• Upon approval, enter into a contract with OFIC outlining the terms of the rebate.

4. Production and Expenditure Tracking:

• Proceed with production, ensuring all eligible expenditures are properly documented and comply with the program’s requirements.

5. Rebate Claim:

• After production, submit the necessary documentation to claim the rebate.
• OFIC processes the claim and disburses the funds accordingly.

For detailed guidelines and application forms, consult the official OFIC website or contact them directly for assistance.