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Eligible Production Types

Animation

Commercials

Documentaries

Feature Films

Game Shows

Pilots

Post Only

Reality Television

Scripted Television

Talk Shows

Video Games

Location Production Needs

Beaches Ocean

City

Deserts

Forests

Lakes Rivers

Mountains

Rural

Snow

Suburban

Tropical

Legislation/
Guidance

Incentive16% VAT Refund/Exemption
Qualified Spend
Spend16%

All goods and services used in a production destined to be exported and projected in movie theatres or television are susceptible to the return of the VAT, including but not limited to:

Wardrobe, make-up, location fees, props, set decoration, crew and equipment transportation services to/from location (air, ground, sea), accommodation, film equipment (camera, lighting grip, etc.), catering (specialized in film or restaurants), animal rental, etc. The above goods and services are considered for export when provided by Mexican residents to non-Mexican residents living abroad.

Additional Requirements
CPA AuditYes
Local Production CompanyYes

Mexican Film Commission

Diana Tita Martínez Chiapas, Film Commissioner

+52(55)5448.5300

hola@filminmexico.com

https://www.filminmexico.com/filming-in-mexico/incentives/

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