Montana Promotion Division
Montana Film Incentives
If you have any questions, please call our office at (800) 553-4563.
Big Sky on the Big Screen Act
12% rebate based on hired Montana Labor
- Applies to first $50,000 of wages per Montana resident.8% rebate based on qualified expenditures
- Includes hotel and lodging expenditures, production equipment rental, fuel costs, expendables, lumber/construction materials, vehicle rentals, and food expenditures.
Click
here for application and instructions Click
here for a quick overview of the incentive Click
here for the full text of the bill Click
here to view the Economic Impact Study conducted by ArtsMarket
and the Montana Film Office.
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No Sales Tax
Montana doesn't have a sales tax.
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Federal Incentives
Click HERE to see how the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 can save you even more money.
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Accommodations Tax
Production Companies staying longer than 30 days at the same hotel/motel are exempt from the 7% accommodations tax.
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Licensing Exemptions
Out-of-State commercial vehicles and equipment used exclusively in the production of motion pictures, television, or commercials are exempt from licensing requirements for 180 consective days. Other out-of-state commercial vehicles entering Montana require permits.
