Fully Transferable Tax Credit

Missouri production incentives

Missouri offers a fully transferable tax credit. Qualified spend is rewarded at 20-42%, with a $100,000 minimum spend and an annual funding cap of $16,000,000 (half for feature, half for TV).

Headline rates

Qualified spend
20-42%
ATL resident
20-42%
ATL non-resident
20-42%
BTL resident
20-42%
BTL non-resident
20-42%

Program details

Minimum spend
$100,000*
Funding cap
$16,000,000 (half for feature, half for TV)
Per-project cap
$8,000,000
Loan-out registration
Yes
Loan-out withholding
No
CPA audit required
Yes
Screen credit required
Yes
Compensation cap
ATL compensation capped at 25% of aggregate MO spend
Sunset date
December 31, 2029

A *, †, or + on a figure means conditions apply (uplifts, tiers, or funding rules). Confirm the specifics with the relevant film office.

Qualifying productions

CommercialsDocumentariesWeb SeriesReality TVScripted TVInteractiveFeature FilmPost ProductionMiniseriesMOW

Local & secondary incentives in Missouri

1 city, county, or program-specific incentive layered on top of the statewide picture.

Incentive figures are summarized from public program materials and are illustrative only. Programs, rates, caps, and funding change frequently — always confirm current details with the state's film office before budgeting your production.

Put your incentive to work on set.

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