Colombia's film law 1556. Its purpose is to promote audiovisual industry in the country. Refunds up to 40% of film and production services spent in Colombia.

1. Colombian
Law 1556
Its purpose is to develop Colombia’s
film industry, as well as promote
tourism and the country’s image

2. Cash Rebate
Law 1556
Cash reimbursement for video
produced in Colombia including
feature films, TV movies of up
to 2 episodes, documentaries
and animation.
Refunds 40% of the services
spent in the country, related to
pre-production, production or
post-production including
artistic and technical services,
and 20% for logistics services as
hotel, catering, and
transportation.
Applies to services provided by
Colombian entities or persons
that are domiciled or residing in
the country.
Producing in Colombia
is a great business

3. Cash Rebate
Law 1556
Expenditures in film or logistics services up to
USD500,000.
The project shall be submitted by its
producer with legal authority to operate.
The project will be evaluated by the Colombia
Film Promotion Committee according to the
purpose of Law 1556.
The project shall entail total or partial filming
in Colombia.
The producer shall sign a contract stipulating
the obligations and conditions.
Film services for non-national projects shall be
contracted through one or several Colombian
film services companies.
The funds for use in services shall be
administered by a trust established in
Colombia, through an administration trust or
standalone trust.
Approval by an auditing company
established in Colombia, which shall also be
engaged by the producer.
Basic requirements

4. Cash Rebate
Law 1556
Los 33, starring Antonio Banderas.
Blunt Force Trauma, Freida Pinto and Mickey Rourke.
The Boy, with Elijah Wood.
Narcos, series by Netflix and Gaumont.
Desde la oscuridad. Julia Stiles Scott Speedman.
Palmeras en la nieve. Nostromo Pictures.
Zambo Dendé, 7gLab.
Corazón de León, starring Marlon Moreno and
Marianela Sinesterra.
Mena, starring Tom Cruise.
Abducted. Caracol Televisión, Marvista and Snap TV.
Corazón de León. Sinema.
En el Nombre del Hijo. France. Pierre Javaux
Productions.
2014 film projects