Incentives & Rebates

Incentives & Rebates

In absence of pending formalized tax incentives for on-location productions, proposals for subsidies are accepted and encouraged.
The extent of support offered by the film office is determined on a case-by-case basis, often amounting to a generous subsidy or incentive package that is inherently competitive. There is no sales tax in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and productions get special exemption from excise taxes, duty and bonds on importation of equipment and accessories.

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Film Office is pleased to offer valuable advice and local ground logistics including security (police), securing permits and scouting assistance that will off-set production costs associated with a shoot. If the Territory is selected as a primary location, the Film Office is pleased to credit the production for the expenditures associated with the scout, and may offer assistance with airfare, hotel and ground transportation for the shoot. The Film Office entertains proposal to assist and/or share in cooperative marketing programs in support of the release of the picture.

All such subsidies and programs are commensurate with the level of local spend, hires, hotel rooms, identifiable location(s), script mention and other impact on the local economy and/or the marketing of the tourism destination.

Additional Details

Point-of-Sale Tax Waivers:  No

Hotel Tax Refund:  Yes, after 30 nights of continuous stay

Any rebate considerations for out-of-state crew and/or cast?  No

Are 'Pass-Through' purchases and/or rentals allowed?  No

Fees for Local Services?

Police and Fire:  Yes

Filming Permits:  Yes, depends on city or municipality

State Owned or Managed Property:  Yes, depends on area

Notes

None

Infrastructure

Crew Base

Local Crew Directory

Number of full local Union crews:  0

Number of full local Non-Union crews:  2+

Equipment and Services

Local Vendor Guide

Are there In-state Equipment vendor options for...

Grip and Electric?  Yes

Camera and Sound?  Yes

Transportation Equipment?  Yes

Prop and Set Dressing rental?  Yes

Wardrobe Rental?  Yes

Sound Stage facilities?  Yes

Post Production facilities?  Yes

Film / Sound Lab?  No

List of Film Labs in the United States

Find local green vendors in this state

Nearby Alternatives

Closest out-of-state vendors and crew:  Florida

Additional In-State Assets

None noted

Notes

None

General

Additional Information from the Film Commission

No statement provided

Right to Work Status

Is this a "Right-to-Work" state?  Yes

What does "Right-to-Work" mean?

Review Union and Contract information

Wikipedia:  State page

Child Labor Laws

There are no formal laws, but use the SAG guidelines

State Tax Reciprocal Agreements with:  No other states

What are Reciprocal Agreements?

Weather

Sunrise/Sunset Information

Tropical. Average mean temp. 82 degrees summer, 78 degrees winter. Water temp. 77 degrees.

Timezone:  Eastern

Major Airports:  TBD

Location Assistance

Film Office Links:  Gallery  |  Locations Library

Additional Sources:  ReelScout

Filmography

Selected Previous Productions

High Society, CW Network

Momma's Boy, NBC