This year, the Thai Government has awarded the first tax rebates ever! For several lucky productions, these are the first Thailand Film Tax Incentives ever granted. Due to this and other reasons, foreign production in Thailand is on an upward rising trend.
January 2019 alone saw more than 70 foreign productions coming into Thailand. This was a combination of both TV and advertisement. Three of these were feature films and two of them were larger big-budget Hollywood movies from the US.
For anyone interested in taking advantage of the tax incentives and rebates, you can reach out to us anytime. We can tell you everything you need to know about Thailand’s film tax incentives.
January 2019 alone saw more than 70 foreign productions coming into Thailand. This was a combination of both TV and advertisement. Three of these were feature films and two of them were larger big-budget Hollywood movies from the US.
For anyone interested in taking advantage of the tax incentives and rebates, you can reach out to us anytime. We can tell you everything you need to know about Thailand’s film tax incentives.
LOCAL SPEND & INCENTIVE AMOUNTS – HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE THAILAND FILM TAX INCENTIVES
Like many administrative processes in the country, vetting and approval for Thailand film incentives is convenient and streamlined. To qualify, you will need to plan to spend an equivalent of $1.4 million USD locally. These incentive payments are capped at around $2.17 million USD.
Thailand’s Tax Rebate on average ranges from 15% to 20%, with an additional 3% bonus for hiring Thai key positions. There is an added 2% bonus if the movie promotes Thai tourism. All these perks make Thailand an unsurpassed and economical destination for film and television producers.
In order to start the process for the tax incentives and rebates, you will need to have your local film board coordinator process and coordinate with Thai government offices before, during, and after the production. The expected return time is 6 months to 1 year and the local coordinator company will be the one to follow up and make sure that it is processed and on track.
Thailand’s Tax Rebate on average ranges from 15% to 20%, with an additional 3% bonus for hiring Thai key positions. There is an added 2% bonus if the movie promotes Thai tourism. All these perks make Thailand an unsurpassed and economical destination for film and television producers.
In order to start the process for the tax incentives and rebates, you will need to have your local film board coordinator process and coordinate with Thai government offices before, during, and after the production. The expected return time is 6 months to 1 year and the local coordinator company will be the one to follow up and make sure that it is processed and on track.
HIRING LOCAL CREW, EQUIPMENT & SHOOTING IN THAILAND
Thailand offers a unique marriage of prime filming locations, diligent crews, and established infrastructure.
Filming Crews in Thailand have been trained by international cinema professionals and many speak fluent English These art departments, lighting designers and editors work regularly with top-level, A-list directors. There are many foreign crews here as well, and visiting productions can take their pick of qualified cinematographers, wardrobe teams, and action coordinators.
All types of equipment are also available here, ARRI, RED, Sony, Master Primes, Hawk Anamoprhics, Techno cranes, Porsche Russian arms, underwater camera teams, mechanical SFX rigging. Thailand can easily contend with other major industry hubs such as LA, NYC, London and Hong Kong.
Thailand offers an incredibly diverse amount of locations for a single country. This country has it all. Beaches, private islands, jungles, rooftops, urban areas, over 50 sound stages, and a brand-new back lot all await.
Filming Crews in Thailand have been trained by international cinema professionals and many speak fluent English These art departments, lighting designers and editors work regularly with top-level, A-list directors. There are many foreign crews here as well, and visiting productions can take their pick of qualified cinematographers, wardrobe teams, and action coordinators.
All types of equipment are also available here, ARRI, RED, Sony, Master Primes, Hawk Anamoprhics, Techno cranes, Porsche Russian arms, underwater camera teams, mechanical SFX rigging. Thailand can easily contend with other major industry hubs such as LA, NYC, London and Hong Kong.
Thailand offers an incredibly diverse amount of locations for a single country. This country has it all. Beaches, private islands, jungles, rooftops, urban areas, over 50 sound stages, and a brand-new back lot all await.
HOLLYWOOD LOVES THAILAND
With Thailand’s inviting production conditions, it’s no surprise that Tinseltown often books a first-class flight to the Land of Smiles. Some of the major Hollywood movies that have shot here in the last few years are –
“A Prayer Before Dawn” (2017)
“American Assassin” (2017)
“Gold” (2016)
“Mechanic: Resurrection” (2016)
“No Escape” (2015)
“Only God Forgives” (2013)
“The Railway Man” (2013)
“The Impossible” (2012)
“The Hangover Part II” (2011)
If you would like to take advantage of Thailand Film Tax Incentives, please reach out to us for more information. We would be happy to help start this process for you!
“A Prayer Before Dawn” (2017)
“American Assassin” (2017)
“Gold” (2016)
“Mechanic: Resurrection” (2016)
“No Escape” (2015)
“Only God Forgives” (2013)
“The Railway Man” (2013)
“The Impossible” (2012)
“The Hangover Part II” (2011)
If you would like to take advantage of Thailand Film Tax Incentives, please reach out to us for more information. We would be happy to help start this process for you!