Utah production incentives
Utah offers a choice of incentive programs. Qualified spend is rewarded at 20%, with a $500,000 minimum spend and an annual funding cap of $20,393,700.
Headline rates
- Qualified spend
- 20%
- ATL resident
- 20-25%
- ATL non-resident
- N/A
- BTL resident
- 20-25%
- BTL non-resident
- N/A
Utah runs more than one program
“Various Incentive Types” means Utah offers several distinct options, so a single rate can't capture all of them. The headline rates above reflect the primary program. Productions choose between a refundable tax credit and a cash rebate under the Motion Picture Incentive Program.
Program details
- Minimum spend
- $500,000
- Funding cap
- $20,393,700*
- Per-project cap
- None
- Loan-out registration
- Yes
- Loan-out withholding
- No
- CPA audit required
- Yes
- Screen credit required
- Yes
- Compensation cap
- $500,000 per individual
- Sunset date
- None
A *, †, or + on a figure means conditions apply (uplifts, tiers, or funding rules). Confirm the specifics with the relevant film office.
Qualifying productions
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.
Dolly gives every department a card linked to your budget, so qualified spend is tracked and reconciled as it happens.