40% Rebate Calculator

This calculator provides an approximation of the maximum possible cash rebate, based on the Screen Malta Financial Incentive Guidelines (Effective Aug 2024).

Total Below The Line (BTL) Qualifying Expenditure in Malta

€

Enter total eligible BTL costs incurred in Malta/EU.

Cultural Test Uplift (+10%)

Production features Malta culturally (triggers 10% uplift to base 30% rate)

Above The Line (ATL) Visiting Malta

Input details if ATL personnel are incurring costs in Malta/EU

Yes

Total Qualifying Expenditure (QE)

Calculated: ATL + BTL. User must ensure this is within 80% of Total Production Budget.

€100,000

Gross Malta Spend

Calculated QE + Skills Development Contribution

€100,500

Net Malta Spend

Calculated QE - Net Rebate Received

€75,000

Total Rebate

Paid to Producer (after Audit Fee). Effective Gross Rate on QE: 30.0%

€25,000

Total Eligible BTL Expenditure

Inputted BTL Qualifying Expenditure

€100,000

Malta Film Commission Audit Fee

Deducted from Rebate

€5,000

Skills Development Programme

0.5% of Calculated QE, paid directly to MFC

€500

Official Rebate Guidelines

This estimate is provided for information purposes only and is not binding or official. The final figures will be determined solely by the Malta Film Commission upon the submission and processing of the application, as stated in the Provisional Certificate issued by the Commission.