Montana Commercial Production Incentives
Questions about the Montana Incentive Program?
| Type of Incentive | Transferable Tax Credit |
| Incentive Amount | 30-35% |
| Residency | Both residents and non-residents can qualify |
| Minimum Spend | $350,000. Smaller projects may be aggregated by applicant in one tax year to reach minimum spend. |
| Production Cap | None |
| Salary Cap | No limit on base 20% credit, but limited for various bonus incentive categories up to the 35% limit. |
| Annual Cap | $10,000,000. Program sunsets December 31, 2029 |
| Application Timeline | An application must be filed prior to the start of principal photography. There is a $500 non-refundable application fee. |
| Loan-Out Registration | Yes |
| Loan-Out Withholding | 6.9% |
| CPA Audit | Yes |
Montana Film Office
Commercial projects must be distributed outside of Montana. Commercials distributed only via the internet and corporate videos are not eligible for the program.