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Hawaii film incentives and tax credits

The best place to learn why Hawaii ranks high on the list of favorable places to film TV series, feature filns and TV commercials is at Hawaii Film Office for all the reasons why Hawaii is the right place to film your project and its guide to filming in Hawaii including generous tax credits Filming in Hawaii Guide

High-Tech Tax Incentives

and Hawaii Tax Department Comfort Ruling re: QHTB Status giving the requirements is at Detailed requirements in Comfort Ruling

The Tax Incentives Overview & Instructions

Motion Picture, Digital Media & Film Production Income Tax Credit (15-20% refundable production tax credit)is at 15-20% refundable production tax credit

High Technology Business Investment Tax Credit

(Commonly referred to as "Act 221" or "Act 215,".
It is a non-refundable income tax credit applicable to Hawaii taxpayers that invest in qualified companies producing "performing arts products," including film, television, video, audio, and animation products. The credit is equal to 100% of the investment amount, payable over five years. 100% investment tax credit

A further incentive is the

Royalties Tax Exemption

(Royalties from patents, copyright, or trade secrets are exempt from income tax) Royalty Exemption

The incentives can be changed by legislation without notice so no representation is made that these are the most current laws. Please rely on your own inquiries from the Hawai'i Film Office.



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