Finland Film Cash Rebate: 25-40% Guide

What Films Were Shot in Finland?

Finland has attracted major film and television productions with its 25% national (up to 40% with regional) cash rebate. Notable productions filmed in Finland include Ocean's Twelve, Fast and Furious 6, Mission: Impossible—Fallout.

Ocean's Twelve (2004)Fast and Furious 6 (2013)Mission: Impossible—Fallout (2018)

What Is Finland's Film Cash Rebate?

Finland offers a 25% national cash rebate through Business Finland, with regional top-ups that can bring the total incentive to 40% of eligible expenditure. The program is designed to attract international productions to Finland's unique Arctic and Nordic landscapes.

How Much Can You Receive?

The national production incentive provides a 25% cash rebate on eligible Finnish expenditure. Regional film funds in Lapland, Eastern Finland, and other areas offer additional support of 10-15%, bringing the combined rate to up to 40% for qualifying productions.

National rate: 25% of eligible Finnish expenditure
Regional top-ups: 10-15% additional
Combined maximum: Up to 40%
Minimum spend: EUR 150,000
Project cap: EUR 3M (production incentive)

What Productions Are Eligible?

Feature films and television series
Documentaries and animation
International co-productions
Post-production and VFX work performed in Finland
Must have minimum EUR 150,000 qualifying Finnish expenditure

How Do You Apply for Finland's Rebate?

Applications are submitted to Business Finland before production begins. The Finnish Film Foundation provides additional advisory support for international productions. Regional fund applications are filed separately with the relevant regional body. Business Finland aims to process applications within 6-8 weeks.

Why Productions Choose Finland

Arctic and Lapland locations. Snow-covered forests, frozen lakes, and the northern lights provide visually stunning backdrops unavailable elsewhere.

Midnight sun. Up to 24 hours of daylight in summer across northern Finland.

Modern infrastructure. Helsinki and Tampere offer modern production facilities and experienced crews familiar with international workflows.

Safety and efficiency. Finland consistently ranks among the safest and most efficient countries for business operations.