Czech Production Incentive (Cash Rebate)
Key questions
How much does Czech Production Incentive (Cash Rebate) pay?
Czech Production Incentive (Cash Rebate) pays 25–35% of eligible local spend in Czech Republic. Minimum qualifying spend is CZK 15M. Public funding is limited to 50% of the budget. It is bankable, so lenders will typically cash-flow it.
Who is eligible for Czech Production Incentive (Cash Rebate)?
Czech Production Incentive (Cash Rebate) is open to feature films, TV series and documentaries. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. Must pass cultural test, meet minimum runtime and spend requirements.
When is the next Czech Production Incentive (Cash Rebate) deadline?
Czech Production Incentive (Cash Rebate) accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
How do you apply for Czech Production Incentive (Cash Rebate)?
Applications for Czech Production Incentive (Cash Rebate) go to Czech Audiovisual Fund (CAF) through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Rate conditions
Funding tracks
Territorial spend requirement
Must use Czech service production company and spend on Czech goods/services
Overview
Czech cash rebate programme offering 25-35% refund on eligible costs spent on audiovisual production in the Czech Republic. The rebate is paid after production completion through the Czech Audiovisual Fund.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Must pass cultural test, meet minimum runtime and spend requirements. Requires Czech service production company to apply. Production must commence within 6 months of approval.
Programme contacts
- Pavla Mrázková— Production Incentives Departmentpavla.mrazkova@fondkinematografie.cz