TAX CREDIT
Hungarian Film Tax Rebate
National Film Institute Hungary (NFI)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 14 days ago
5–30%
Payment timing
12 months
Reliability
Good
Bankability
Bankable
Rate conditions
↑ 37.5%Including up to 25% non-Hungarian eligible spend
Territorial spend requirement
At least 80% of budget must be spent in Hungary to maintain full incentive rate
80% of grant in regional spend
Overview
Hungary's film tax rebate provides a 30% cash refund on eligible production expenses spent in the country, extendable to 37.5% when including up to 25% non-Hungarian costs.
Eligible formats
feature filmtv seriesanimation
Eligibility
Must pass cultural test (16 points required), classification test (15 points), register with National Film Office, and start filming within 6 months of approval. Excludes commercials, reality shows, porn, and extreme violence.
● Co-production eligible● Service work eligible● Cultural test required● VFX eligible
Source: National Film Institute Hungary (NFI) · verified 5 Apr 2026