Qualifying film categories within the framework of the Scheme:
It is noted that with respect to the cash rebate or the tax credit, the applicant shall select which incentive they wish to take advantage of. According to the scheme, the cash rebate can apply together with the tax discount for investment in infrastructure and equipment as well as together with the VAT return and the tax credit can apply together with investment in infrastructure and equipment as well as together with the VAT return.
Qualifying film categories within the framework of the Scheme:
- Feature films – Long Films
- Television film
- Television series
- Mini series
- Digital or Analogue Animation
- Creative documentary
- Transmedia and Crossmedia productions
- Reality programs which directly or indirectly promote Cyprus and its culture
The English translation of the Scheme can be found online under: cyprus film industry
The Cyprus Film Commission
The Cyprus film commission is chaired by CIPA, who is the responsible body for examining the applications and the first point of contact for the interested parties. CIPA will also provide support in obtaining permits, importing and exporting equipment and dealing with the relevant local authorities and ministries.
The Cyprus Film Commission is a four-member committee consisting of representatives of Ministries and Organizations which are approved by the Competent Authority. The current members are:
- Ministry of Education and Culture (Senior officer)
- Ministry of Finance (Senior officer)
- Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency (Senior officer)
- Cyprus Tourism Organisation (Senior officer)
