Incentives
Production Incentives Database
Incentive Type | Transferable Non-Refundable Tax Credit |
Spend | 30% |
Above the Line Residents | 30% |
Above the Line Nonresidents | 30% |
Below the Line Residents | 30% |
Below the Line Nonresidents | 30% |
Project Criteria |
$100,000 minimum instate spend; during production in Rhode Island film at least 51% of principal photography or spend at least 51% of the production budget and employ at least 5 separate individuals; production company must be domiciled in Rhode Island. OR Any amount of production can be filmed in Rhode Island as long as a minimum spend of $10 Million dollars is spent in state within a 12 month period |
Loanout Registration Required | Yes |
Loanout Withholding | No |
Annual Funding Caps | $20,000,000 |
Project Caps | 7000000 |
Minimum Spend | $100,000 |
Sunset Date | 06/30/2027 |
Project cap may be waived if the production is a feature-length film or television series, the requested credits do not exceed the remaining portion of the $15 million annual cap, and the production company meets all other conditions and requirements.
Loan-out companies are required to register with the Rhode Island Secretary of State and the Rhode Island Division of Taxation.
Rhode Island offers the Musical and Theatrical Production Tax Credit program to eligible applicants; 30% of the total production and performance expenditures and transportation expenditure may be awarded to qualified musical and theatrical production companies, not to exceed $7 million per project.
Carry forward for tax Credit is 3 years
Last updated: 03/20/2020
Production Incentive Disclaimer
The encapsulated production incentive information on this page is
provided for general purposes only and should not be construed as
tax advice. While we do our utmost to keep all information up to date,
production incentives change often. The best source for incentive details
is the film office itself. For more explanation or detail about the production
incentive described here, please contact our resident production incentives
expert at clientservices@mediaservices.com.
Also Applies to:
Animation | |
Commercials | |
Documentaries | |
Game Shows | |
Interactive | |
Industrials | |
Music Videos | |
News | |
Sports | |
Reality TV | |
Web Series |
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Last updated: 03/20/2020
Production Incentive Disclaimer
The encapsulated production incentive information on this page is
provided for general purposes only and should not be construed as
tax advice. While we do our utmost to keep all information up to date,
production incentives change often. The best source for incentive details
is the film office itself. For more explanation or detail about the production
incentive described here, please contact our resident production incentives
expert at clientservices@mediaservices.com.