Business Finland Audiovisual Production Incentive
Key questions
How much does Business Finland Audiovisual Production Incentive pay?
Business Finland Audiovisual Production Incentive pays 25% of eligible local spend in Finland. Minimum qualifying spend is €500K. Public funding is limited to 50% of the budget. It is bankable, so lenders will typically cash-flow it.
Who is eligible for Business Finland Audiovisual Production Incentive?
Business Finland Audiovisual Production Incentive is open to feature films, TV series, documentaries and animation. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Available for feature films, documentaries, serial fiction, and animation.
When is the next Business Finland Audiovisual Production Incentive deadline?
Business Finland Audiovisual Production Incentive accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
How do you apply for Business Finland Audiovisual Production Incentive?
Applications for Business Finland Audiovisual Production Incentive go to Business Finland through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Territorial spend requirement
Includes purchases from Finnish companies and salaries paid to Finnish tax residents
Overview
The production incentive is a 25% rebate of the costs of production carried out in Finland.
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Available for feature films, documentaries, serial fiction, and animation. Eligible costs incurred in Finland can be maximum 80% of total production budget. Not available for commercials, reality shows, music videos, or productions where public funding exceeds 50% of Finnish costs.