The Malta Film Commission has been promoting Malta as a filming location more heavily in the last years and the strategy is paying off. Last year, the film industry grew by 650% and generated millions for the Maltese economy. The Maltese government is giving companies attractive incentives if they choose Malta as a filming location.
The marketing efforts of the Commission have now resulted in Malta appearing on the covers of the film magazines ‘World of Locations’ and ‘Hollywood Reporter’. This means that even more film producers and film makers will become aware of what Malta has to offer as a filming location. The campaign of the Film Commission aims to make people working in the filming industry more aware of the incentives that the government offers. The occasion for the marketing campaign was the 68th Cannes Film Festival, which will be attended by many professional film makers.
Why choose Malta as a filming location?
The Maltese islands offer a unique culture and history. Located in the Mediterranean it features some of the clearest waters, a warm climate and a relatively predictable weather. The country is part of the European Union, offers a great quality of life and English is a national language. Many film productions have already used Malta as a filming location. The government also offers attractive incentives for filming companies, among them a cash rebate of 27% on eligible expenditures, a refund for VAT and it is also possible to get a refund of the corporation tax when a filming company is established.
You are welcome to contact the office of Dr. Werner & Partner for more information about Malta as a filming location. We can advise you on the necessary steps needed to establish a filming company in Malta and to claim the rebates and refunds.
