Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Denmark has approved the launch of a tax incentive to lure international TV and films, joining the ranks of all other Nordic countries which each have a rebate program.
Denmark has been lagging behind other European countries such as France, Germany and Czech Republic due to its lack of tax incentive.
In spite of its vibrant creative community and home to many critically acclaimed directors such as Susanne Bier, Lars van Trier, Nicolas Winding Refn and Thomas Vinterberg, Denmark is currently the only country in Europe, along with Luxembourg, to not have a rebate program in place.
The Danish incentive, which will kick off in 2026, will tap into an annual envelop of DKK 125 million ($17.5 million) — twice the amount allocated to foreign productions in Sweden and significantly larger than in Norway.
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