Film Incentives Calculator

New Zealand Screen Production Rebate

20% + 5% Cash Rebate

NZSPR cash rebate on Qualifying NZ Production Expenditure (QNZPE)

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Production Type

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Qualifies for 5% uplift

Production provides significant economic benefits to New Zealand beyond direct production expenditure, such as infrastructure investment, tourism promotion, technology transfer, or industry workforce development. Assessed by NZFC on a case-by-case basis.

NZSPR Rebate Highlights

20% base rebate on qualifying NZ production expenditure, plus 5% uplift for significant economic benefits (total 25%)
No salary caps — all NZ wages and salaries qualify at full amount
NZFC registration required before principal photography or commencement of PDV activity
No sunset date — the programme has no scheduled expiry

Rebate Summary

Production: (Enter title) (Live Action)
Currency: NZ Dollar (NZD)
Rebate Rate: 20%
Min. QNZPE: $4,000,000

About the New Zealand Film Incentive

New Zealand's Screen Production Rebate (NZSPR) is a cash rebate with a 20% base rate. Under the current program guidelines, a 5% uplift for significant economic benefits can raise the total to 25%.

Minimum qualifying New Zealand production expenditure is NZ$4 million for live action and NZ$250,000 for post, digital, and visual effects (PDV). No project, annual, or salary caps are stated.

Non-cast non-residents must work at least 14 days in New Zealand to qualify, and registration with the New Zealand Film Commission is required before principal photography. Upload your budget above to see your estimated New Zealand rebate line by line.

Incentive type	Cash rebate (NZSPR)
Base rate	20%
Uplift	+5% significant economic benefits (25%)
Minimum spend	NZ$4M live action / NZ$250K PDV
Non-resident rule	Non-cast must work 14+ days in NZ
Registration	NZFC before principal photography

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Zealand rebate rate?

The base rate is 20%, with a 5% uplift for significant economic benefits raising it to 25% under the current program guidelines.

What is the minimum spend in New Zealand?

NZ$4 million for live action and NZ$250,000 for post, digital, and visual effects.

What are the residency rules in New Zealand?

Non-cast non-residents must work at least 14 days in New Zealand, and registration with the NZ Film Commission is required before principal photography.

Figures reflect the program guidelines currently modeled by this calculator and are estimates only — not tax or legal advice. Confirm current rules with the relevant film office before making production decisions.