Virginia production incentives
Virginia offers a choice of incentive programs. Qualified spend is rewarded at 15%, with a $250,000 minimum spend and an annual funding cap of $6,500,000 for Tax Credit / $4,000,000 for Grant.
Headline rates
- Qualified spend
- 15%
- ATL resident
- 15-35%*
- ATL non-resident
- 15%
- BTL resident
- 15-35%*
- BTL non-resident
- 15%
Virginia runs more than one program
“Various Incentive Types” means Virginia 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 discretionary grant from the Governor's Motion Picture Opportunity Fund.
Program details
- Minimum spend
- $250,000†
- Funding cap
- $6,500,000 for Tax Credit / $4,000,000 for Grant
- Per-project cap
- None
- Loan-out registration
- No
- Loan-out withholding
- No
- CPA audit required
- Yes
- Screen credit required
- Yes
- Compensation cap
- $1,000,000 per individual
- Sunset date
- January 1, 2031
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.