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CASH REBATE

Valais Cash Rebate

Canton of Valais
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 197 days ago
20–40%
Cap per project
CHF 100K
Min qualifying spend
CHF 100K
Sessions/year
1
Payment timing
8 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Not bankable

Key questions

How much does Valais Cash Rebate pay?

Valais Cash Rebate pays 20–40% of eligible local spend in Switzerland, capped at CHF 100K per project. Minimum qualifying spend is CHF 100K. It is not bankable.

Who is eligible for Valais Cash Rebate?

Valais Cash Rebate is open to feature films, TV series, documentaries, animation and short films with a territorial link to Canton of Valais. Eligible structures include official co-productions. Fictional feature films, animation or series; minimum 5 filming days in Valais; minimum CHF 100,000 eligible expenditure in Valais.

When is the next Valais Cash Rebate deadline?

Valais Cash Rebate accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline; decisions are taken in 1 sessions a year.

How do you apply for Valais Cash Rebate?

Applications for Valais Cash Rebate go to Canton of Valais. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.

Rate conditions

↑ 25%Non-Swiss nationality production
↑ 25%Film action situated in Valais with clear regional identification
↑ 40%Employment of Valais professionals (applies to salary costs only)

Territorial spend requirement

Minimum CHF 100,000 spend and 5 filming days required in Valais

5 shooting days in territory

Overview

Are you looking for financial support for your audiovisual production? We support projects that wish to film in Valais.

Eligible formats

feature filmtv seriesdocumentaryanimationshort film

Eligibility

Fictional feature films, animation or series; minimum 5 filming days in Valais; minimum CHF 100,000 eligible expenditure in Valais

● Co-production eligible● VFX eligible● Stackable

Programme contacts

  • Tristan Albrecht— Head of Valais Film Commission
Source: Canton of Valais · verified 5 Apr 2026