Croatia Cash Rebate
Key questions
How much does Croatia Cash Rebate pay?
Croatia Cash Rebate pays 25–30% of eligible local spend in Croatia. Public funding is limited to 50% of the budget. Lenders cash-flow it selectively.
Who is eligible for Croatia Cash Rebate?
Croatia 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. Minimum Croatian spend varies by format (€250K for features, €150K for TV films, €100K per TV episode, €60K for docs/animation).
When is the next Croatia Cash Rebate deadline?
Croatia Cash Rebate accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.
How do you apply for Croatia Cash Rebate?
Applications for Croatia Cash Rebate go to Croatian Audiovisual Centre (HAVC). Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.
Rate conditions
Territorial spend requirement
Qualified spend consists of Croatian goods/services and wages to Croatian tax residents working in Croatia
Overview
Financial incentive for Film and TV productions shooting in Croatia is available to foreign and/or Croatian filmmakers in the form of a rebate of 25% on
Eligible formats
Eligibility
Minimum Croatian spend varies by format (€250K for features, €150K for TV films, €100K per TV episode, €60K for docs/animation). Productions over €500K must employ Croatian trainees, over €1M must have Croatian co/heads of departments and 50% Croatian crew. Cultural test required.