The whole world within your reach… Puerto Rico has played the part of more than 20 different countries and cities all over the world. WE DO Cuba, Brazil, Bolivia, Qatar, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Miami, Africa, Los Angeles, Dubai, Mumbai, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahamas, Colombia, Chile, Hawaii, New Mexico, Grenada, the Bronx (NYC) and more.
Competitive Tax Credits and Economic Incentives
Puerto Rico offers attractive tax incentives under the Puerto Rico Incentives Code (Act 60), designed to support local and international productions.
Diverse Locations
Within short travel distances, Puerto Rico offers a wide range of filming environments.
All accessible year-round thanks to the Island’s warm climate.
Experienced Local Crew
Puerto Rico is home to a skilled, bilingual workforce with experience in major local and international productions.
Strong local production community
U.S. Jurisdiction
As a U.S. territory, Puerto Rico provides a familiar and reliable legal and financial framework.
Standard industry contracts and practices
Production Infrastructure
Puerto Rico offers a full range of production services and facilities.
Strategic Location
Puerto Rico is easily accessible from major U.S. cities and offers multiple looks in one destination.
Film-Friendly Environment
The Puerto Rico Film Commission provides hands-on support to ensure a smooth production experience.
For nearly two decades, and with the mission of driving the growth of Puerto Rico’s film and audiovisual arts, the Puerto Rico Film Commission of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC) has provided incentives that foster the creation, development, and expansion of local and international productions.
This catalog presents a selection of projects filmed in Puerto Rico, including those that are 100% Puerto Rican and that strengthen the Island’s cultural presence. The list includes productions that have received support at various stages, from filming and post-production to marketing and distribution.
Production: Tax Credits
• Up to 40% production tax credit on all payments to
Puerto Rico Resident Companies & Individuals.
• Up to 20% production tax credit on all payments to Qualified Nonresident individuals
• Persons engaged in qualifying film projects are eligible for the following preferential tax rates or exemptions:
1. 4% and 10% fixed income tax
2. 100% exemption on dividend taxes
3. 90% exemption from municipal and state taxes on property
4. 100% exemption from municipal license taxes and other municipal taxes
• Feature films
• Short films
• Documentaries
• Television programs
• Series in episodes
• Mini-series
• Music videos
• National & international commercials
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