Moldova film tax incentive

What Moldova actually pays

The state pays cash against qualified spend. No tax liability needed, no broker, no discount — the cleanest structure for an independent production.

New to the mechanics? Tax credit vs rebate vs grant and What counts as qualified spend.

How to apply

The local producer files the beneficiary application with the National Film Center of Moldova at any time of year, at least 25 working days before production begins, with the funding request, general project data, production calendar, cost estimate, producer's declaration and the qualification test (at least 40 points required).

Common questions

What is the Moldova film tax incentive rate?

Moldova offers 25% to 30% on qualified in-state spend through the Moldova Film Production Investment Program (Cash Rebate). It is a cash grant. The state pays cash against qualified spend. No tax liability needed, no broker, no discount — the cleanest structure for an independent production.

What is the minimum spend for the Moldova film incentive?

Minimum investment in Moldova: feature fiction film EUR 100,000; animated feature EUR 200,000; animated series EUR 100,000; feature documentary EUR 25,000; short fiction film EUR 30,000; short animated film EUR 20,000; short documentary EUR 5,000; TV series EUR 15,000 per episode; TV shows EUR 50,000; reality show EUR 50,000; music video, commercial or narrative multimedia product EUR 15,000.. Falling under the minimum is a total loss of the benefit, not a partial one — it is worth confirming the threshold before locking a budget.

Is the Moldova film incentive transferable or refundable?

Refundable — the excess over your state tax liability is paid out in cash.

Verify before you budget. These figures come from our own incentives database and each shows when it was last reviewed — but programs change between funding cycles and legislative sessions. Confirm with the film office, or ask us, before a number goes into a budget.