Bulgarian Cash Rebate
Key questions
How much does Bulgarian Cash Rebate pay?
Bulgarian Cash Rebate pays 25% of eligible local spend in Bulgaria, capped at €5M per project. Lenders cash-flow it selectively.
Who is eligible for Bulgarian Cash Rebate?
Bulgarian Cash Rebate is open to feature films, TV series, documentaries and animation. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. Producer, co-producer, or service company registered in Bulgaria, EU, Switzerland, EEA, or third country.
When is the next Bulgarian Cash Rebate deadline?
Bulgarian Cash Rebate accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
How do you apply for Bulgarian Cash Rebate?
Applications for Bulgarian Cash Rebate go to Bulgarian National Film Center (NFC). Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Territorial spend requirement
Between 10-50%+ of shooting days or animation processes must occur in Bulgaria for qualification points
Overview
Bulgaria offers Cash Rebate for international film and TV productions. Applications are reviewed on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Producer, co-producer, or service company registered in Bulgaria, EU, Switzerland, EEA, or third country. Foreign companies must have original registration as film company for at least two years.