40% State aid (cash rebate)
Since 2017, the Greek State has been subsidising Greek or foreign audiovisual productions of fiction, creative documentation (documentaries), animation and digital games, by refunding a cash rebate, used to cover eligible costs incurred in Greece. The amount of aid (Cash Rebate) is not taxed because it is a deduction from the production costs of the project and from July 2020 it has reached 40% of the total expenditure.
More information on the website of the Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center – Creative Greece
30% Tax relief
The tax incentive (Greek Tax Relief) corresponds to a tax relief of 30% of the eligible costs deducted from the net taxable income of the sponsors of the approved investment project, as derived from the income tax return, according to article 71E of Law 4172/2013.
The application is submitted through the platform of the State Aid Information System (PSKE)(www.ependyseis.gr) and the tax relief is calculated by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (IAPR), based on the respective income tax return of the beneficiaries.
More information on the website of the Hellenic Film and Audiovisual Center – Creative Greece
Filming Permits
For any kind of audiovisual production (fiction, commercials, television programmes, documentaries, etc.), those interested in filming or videotaping in archaeological sites, museums, monuments and historical areas in Greece can apply to the Ministry of Culture and Sports (YPPOA), which is responsible for granting the relevant permit. The permit is granted following an application by the interested parties, the special form of which is available here.
More detailed information (on the use of drones, explosives, public property, etc.) can be found here.
For more information you can contact filmoffice@crete.gov.gr