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CASH REBATE

Turkey VAT Refund for Foreign Film Productions

Ministry of Culture and Tourism / Cinema Directorate
Last verified 5 Apr 2026 · 197 days ago
CASH REBATE
Payment timing
8 months
Reliability
Fair
Bankability
Selective

Key questions

How much does Turkey VAT Refund for Foreign Film Productions pay?

Turkey VAT Refund for Foreign Film Productions is a cash rebate decided case by case. Lenders cash-flow it selectively.

Who is eligible for Turkey VAT Refund for Foreign Film Productions?

Turkey VAT Refund for Foreign Film Productions is open to feature films. Eligible structures include service productions shooting in the territory. Foreign film producers must complete filming in Turkey and submit applications to specific authorized tax offices in Ankara, Istanbul, or Izmir.

When is the next Turkey VAT Refund for Foreign Film Productions deadline?

Turkey VAT Refund for Foreign Film Productions accepts applications on a rolling basis, so there is no fixed deadline.

How do you apply for Turkey VAT Refund for Foreign Film Productions?

Applications for Turkey VAT Refund for Foreign Film Productions go to Ministry of Culture and Tourism / Cinema Directorate through its online application portal. Payment usually follows about 8 months after completion. PULPSCREEN last verified these details on 5 Apr 2026.

Overview

Foreign film producers must submit a petition and audited statement for the VAT refund to an authori

Eligible formats

feature film

Eligibility

Foreign film producers must complete filming in Turkey and submit applications to specific authorized tax offices in Ankara, Istanbul, or Izmir

● Service work eligible
Source: Ministry of Culture and Tourism / Cinema Directorate · verified 5 Apr 2026