Incentives for global producers

Foreign film productions can receive up to 45% reimbursement on eligible costs on films with a minimum spending of USD 500,000.

IncentivesIncentives for global producers

Incentives for global producers

International film productions can receive up to 45% reimbursement on eligible costs on films with a minimum spending of USD 500,000.

The 45% reimbursement is divided into three categories: filming reimbursement (30%), additional culture promotion reimbursement (10%), and foreign talent reimbursement (5%).

A postproduction reimbursement of 30% is also available when at least 50% of a production’s film crew are Mongolian nationals.

Minimum spend: USD 500,000

Total annual rebate cap: USD 25 million

Provisional agreement made within 90 days of receiving a provisional certificate from the Council.

Eligible projects: Feature films, series, animated and live-action projects, and documentaries

Eligible expenditures: filming, post-production, and international cast and crew remuneration

  • Filming & postproduction
    30%
  • Additional culture test reimbursement
    10%
  • Plus, foreign talent renumeration reimbursement
    5%
  • Minimum spend
    $ 500,000 USD
  • Total rebate cap per year
    $25 million USD
  • Provisional agreement
    within 3 months after submission
  • Eligible project
    Feature films, Series, Animated or live-action projects, and documentary
  • Eligible expenditures
    filming, post-production and foreign cast & crew renumeration

Steps and procedures of reimbursement:

Apply

Apply for film permit

Request

Request provisional qualification from the Council

Assessment

Assessment of the project by the Council

Issues

The Council issues provisional certificate with duration up to 4 years

Spending

Start spending in Mongolia with minimum cap of 500,000USD

Certificate

Request final qualification from the Council 60 days prior to expiration of the issued provisional certificate

Steps and procedures of reimbursement:

Apply for a film permit

Request a provisional certificate from the Council

Assessment of the project by the Council

The Council issues a provisional certificate lasting for up to 4 years

Within 3 months after receiving a provisional certificate, make a provisional agreement

Start spending in Mongolia with a minimum expenditure of USD 500,000

Submit the final request for reimbursement from the Council 60 days prior to the expiration of the provisional certificate.

Apply