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CASH REBATE

Polish Cash Rebate (30% Incentive)

Polish Film Institute (PISF)
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 197 days ago
30%
Cap per project
PLN 15M
Max public funding
80%
Sessions/year
1
Payment timing
8 months
Reliability
Fair
Bankability
Selective

Key questions

How much does Polish Cash Rebate (30% Incentive) pay?

Polish Cash Rebate (30% Incentive) pays 30% of eligible local spend in Poland, capped at PLN 15M per project. Public funding is limited to 80% of the budget. Lenders cash-flow it selectively.

Who is eligible for Polish Cash Rebate (30% Incentive)?

Polish Cash Rebate (30% Incentive) is open to TV series and documentaries. Eligible structures include official co-productions and service productions shooting in the territory. Projects must pass a cultural test. Must have Polish partner or registered office in Poland; 75% of total financing must be confirmed at application; cultural test required (minimum 51% score); costs must be incurred in Poland from Polish companies.

When is the next Polish Cash Rebate (30% Incentive) deadline?

Polish Cash Rebate (30% Incentive) 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 Polish Cash Rebate (30% Incentive)?

Applications for Polish Cash Rebate (30% Incentive) go to Polish Film Institute (PISF) through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.

Funding tracks

Animated Productions
10% of annual budget reserved for animated productions
30%

Territorial spend requirement

Production and preparation costs, equipment rental, services, fees and remuneration must be Polish expenditure

Overview

Poland's cash rebate programme offering 30% reimbursement of production costs incurred in Poland for audiovisual productions that pass a cultural test.

Eligible formats

tv seriesdocumentary

Eligibility

Must have Polish partner or registered office in Poland; 75% of total financing must be confirmed at application; cultural test required (minimum 51% score); costs must be incurred in Poland from Polish companies

● Co-production eligible● Service work eligible● Cultural test required● VFX eligible● Stackable

Upcoming deadlines

26 Mar 2027Application deadline
Source: Polish Film Institute (PISF) · verified 5 Apr 2026