Malaysia Film Incentive (FIMI)
Rate
30-35% cash rebate
Credit Type
Cash Rebate
Min. Spend
MYR 2.5M (~$530K)
Cap
None specified
Project Cap
None specified
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How Does Malaysia's Film Tax Incentive Work?
Malaysia offers a cash rebate through the Film in Malaysia Incentive (FIMI) program, administered by FINAS (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia). The program provides a 30% base rebate on qualifying Malaysian production expenditure, with the possibility of reaching 35% through additional criteria.
Rebate Structure
- 30%: Base cash rebate on qualifying Malaysian production expenditure
- Up to 35%: Enhanced rate for productions meeting additional criteria such as use of Malaysian key creatives, cultural content, or regional filming
The minimum qualifying expenditure is MYR 2.5 million (~$530,000). Both Malaysian and international productions are eligible.
Which Productions Are Eligible?
- Feature films
- Television series and miniseries
- Animation and post-production
- Documentaries
Why Productions Choose Malaysia
Diverse tropical locations. Rainforests, beaches, modern Kuala Lumpur skyline, colonial architecture in Penang and Malacca, and the Borneo jungle.
Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios. A world-class studio facility built in partnership with Pinewood Studios, offering large stages and production infrastructure.
Cost advantage. Malaysian crew rates and local costs are highly competitive within the Asia-Pacific region.
Multilingual crews. Malaysian crews commonly speak English, Malay, and Mandarin.
Track your Malaysian production expenses with Saturation.io.
Malaysia Film Incentive: Key Facts
- Base rate: 30% cash rebate
- Enhanced rate: Up to 35%
- Min spend: MYR 2.5M (~$530K)
- Key facility: Pinewood Iskandar Malaysia Studios
- Official resource: FINAS









































































































































































































































































































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