Government Forms For Every Corner of Production

NJ-1040 Resident Income Tax Return

New Jersey residents receiving income in the state of New Jersey must file this tax form.

NJ-1040NR Nonresident Income Tax Return

Nonresidents of New Jersey receiving income in the state of New Jersey must file this tax form.

Employment Forms, Tax Withholding, Startwork, Essentials

NJ-W4 Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate

The NJ-W4 form helps employers withhold the correct state income tax from employee pay. Employees should complete this form and provide it to their employer to declare withholding information for New Jersey purposes.

NYC DCAS Activity Approval Form

A form required to get approval to film on NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) managed property.

NYC DCAS Prohibited Conduct Memorandum

A memo of understanding production companies must sign before filming on DCAS-managed properties indicating that they understand companies and persons who film on NYC property or in city buildings are prohibited from offering gifts and gratuities to city employees.

NYC DCAS Sample Letter of Intent

A sample letter of intent for NYC DCAS-managed properties in which production companies can outline exactly how they intend to use a DCAS-managed property in their production.

NYC-300 Mandatory First Installment (MFI) By Business C Corporations

Every C corporation subject to the New York City Business Corporation Tax must file Form NYC-300 and pay the Mandatory First Installment if its tax for the second preceding year exceeded $1,000.

NYC-400 Estimated Tax By Business Corporations And Subchapter S General Corporations

Every corporation subject to the New York City General Corporation Tax or Business Corporation Tax must file a declaration (NYC-400) if its estimated tax for the current year can reasonably be expected to exceed $1,000.

NYS Film Production Tax Credit Program Diversity Impact Data Tracking Sheet

A tracking sheet production companies may use in order to collect diversity impact data. This form is for the production’s internal data collection purposes only and will not be submitted to Empire State Development.

Tax Incentive

NYS Film Production Tax Credit Program Diversity Impact Data Tracking Sheet For Suppliers and Contractors

A tracking sheet that production companies may use in order to collect diversity impact data on suppliers and subcontractors working with the production. This form is for the production’s internal data collection purposes only and will not be submitted to Empire State Development.

Tax Incentive

NYS-1

A form used to remit to New York State the personal income taxes that you have withheld from your employees' wages or from certain other payments.

NYS-45

A form used by employers to report their payroll and pay unemployment insurance contributions each calendar quarter.

NYS-45-ATT

This supplemental worksheet form applies to New York businesses that are reporting withholding and unemployment insurance for more than 5 employees.

NYS-45-X

Form NYS-45-X is used to amend a previously filed Form NYS-45, Quarterly Combined Withholding, Wage Reporting, and Unemployment Insurance Return.

Name Reservation Transfer

Reservations that are filed for corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trade names, trade marks, and service marks can be transferred from one owner to another owner by filing this form.

Name Reservation-Corporation, Limited Liability Company, L3C and Partnership

A form used to reserve a business name for a corporation, limited liability company, L3C, or partnership for a period of 120 days in the state of Louisiana.

Name Reservation-Trade Name, Trademark & Service Mark

This form can be used to reserve a trade name, trademark, or service mark in the state of Louisiana for 120 days.

Illinois

Naperville Film Permit Application

This application is required for obtaining permission to film within the city limits of Naperville, Illinois. Production companies must complete this form to ensure their activities comply with local regulations and to coordinate any necessary city services.

California

New Business Registration Application

An application to register your business in San Francisco. If you shoot more than 7 days in SF, you must register for a business license.

New Jersey Digital Media Tax Credit Agreed Upon Procedures Requirements

This document specifies the agreed-upon procedures that an independent CPA must follow to verify a digital media production's qualified expenses. Compliance ensures eligibility for the digital media tax credit.

New Jersey Digital Media Tax Credit Application Checklist

This checklist provides a comprehensive list of documents and requirements necessary for submitting a complete Digital Media Tax Credit application. Digital media production companies can use it to ensure all criteria are met.

New Jersey Digital Media Tax Credit Online Application

Digital media companies, including those involved in post-production or digital content creation, can use this online application to apply for New Jersey's Digital Media Tax Credit. This program offers transferable tax credits for qualified digital media content production expenses incurred in the state.

New Jersey Explosive Permit Application

This application is required for the use, storage, or transportation of explosives within New Jersey. Film production companies planning to incorporate pyrotechnics or special effects involving explosives must obtain this permit to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

New Jersey Explosive Permit Application - Blasters Use Permit

This specific permit is necessary for individuals responsible for handling and detonating explosives.

New Jersey Film Tax Credit Agreed Upon Procedures Requirements

This document details the specific procedures that an independent certified public accountant must follow when verifying a production's qualified expenses. Adherence to these procedures is crucial when qualifying for the tax credit.

New Jersey Film Tax Credit Application Checklist

This checklist outlines all necessary documentation and requirements for submitting a complete Film Tax Credit application. Production companies can use it to ensure they meet all criteria and include all required information.

New Jersey Film Tax Credit Diversity Tracking Sheet (Form B)

This form is utilized to monitor and report the diversity metrics of a production, tracking the implementation of the approved diversity plan. Accurate completion of this form is essential for production companies to qualify for the diversity bonus under the tax credit program.

New Jersey Film Tax Credit Online Application

Use this online application to apply for New Jersey's Film Tax Credit Program, which offers transferable tax credits for qualified production expenses incurred in the state.

New Jersey Film Tax Credit Transfer Application

This form enables film production companies to transfer their earned, transferable New Jersey film tax credits to other business entities.

New Jersey Film/Digital Media Tax Credit Program Diversity Plan (Form A)

This form is used by production companies to outline their strategies for promoting diversity within their projects. Submitting an approved diversity plan can make productions eligible for additional tax credit bonuses.

New Jersey Studio Partner or Film-Lease Partner Facility Designation Application

This application is for production companies seeking designation as a Studio Partner or Film-Lease Partner Facility, which can provide access to additional tax credits and incentives.

New Jersey Theatrical Production Application

New Jersey child labor laws require the completion of this application by the production company employing minors in a theatrical performance. In addition, a New Jersey Theatrical Permit A-310 must be completed for each minor, and this requires the parent and minor to appear before a New Jersey School Issuing Officer in order to secure.

Child Performer Permit

New Orleans Sample Street Schematic

This is a sample of the street schematic that must be submitted when applying for a New Orleans film permit.

New York City Parks Film Shoot Request Form

A form requesting permission to film in one of New York City’s Parks

New York State Certificate of Incorporation

A form for filing a certificate of incorporation for a business corporation. Use this form to begin the process of forming a corporation in the state of New York.

Newark, NJ Film Permit Application

Productions seeking a permit to film in the city of Newark, New Jersey must complete and submit this film permit application.

Production Incentives, Tax Incentive

Notarized Statement form for the Louisiana film tax credit

This notarized statement certifies that the production company agrees to pay all vendors in Louisiana.

Notification of Address Change for Unemployment Benefits

Only use this form to report an address change after you stop collecting benefits. This will make sure that any adjustment checks, determinations, tax statements (1099-G), and informational notices go to the right place. Do not use this form to report an address change while you are collecting Unemployment Insurance benefits.

Unemployment Insurance

Onondaga County Residency Form

A declaration of residency form for Onondaga residents. Production companies seeking to claim incentive funds derived from the employment of an Onondaga County resident on a qualified production must complete the declaration of residency for each qualifying individual.

Tax Incentive

Orange County Department Of Parks, Recreation & Conservation Photography Permit Request Form

Application for a permit to film on property owned by the Orange County Department of Parks.

Orange County NY Film Office Location Production Expenditure Report

A production expenditure report productions can fill out after filming on Orange County locations in the state of New York. This confidential report provides valuable information about the impact of production that will be used to support the work of this film commission.

PERM 33f Application for Filming on State Highways

An application for a permit to film on New York State Highways. PERM 33f is required when the filming of a movie, commercial or similar event occurs on a New York State Highway and some aspect of the filming violates one or more laws regarding the normal use of the highway.

POA-1 Power of Attorney

A form that allows a taxpayer to grant a representative permission to handle tax matters on their behalf.

Tax Form, Tax Withholding

Massachusetts

PTE-EX: Withholding Exemption Certificate for Members of a Pass-Through Entity

This form can be used by members of pass-through entities—such as partnerships, S corporations, and limited liability companies—to claim exemption from state income tax withholding on their distributive share of income.

Massachusetts

PWH-WA: Performer or Performing Entity Withholding Allocation Form

This form can be used to allocate income and corresponding tax withholding among individual members of a performing entity, such as a band or theater group. When a performance occurs in Massachusetts, the entity may receive a single payment subject to state tax withholding. By completing Form PWH-WA, the entity specifies how the income and withheld taxes are distributed among its members. Each member then includes this information when filing their individual Massachusetts tax returns to accurately report income and claim the appropriate withholding credits.

Tax Form, Tax Withholding

Palisades Interstate Park Film & Photography Permit Application

This application is required for individuals or production companies wishing to conduct filming or photography within the Palisades Interstate Park. Permits are issued on a case-by-case basis year-round, excluding holidays and weekends. The application process involves submitting the form, after which applicants are notified within three business days regarding approval. Once approved, all necessary documents and payments must be finalized at least five business days prior to the production date.

Parish of Jefferson Declaration of Residency Form

This form is required to certify residency status of cast and crew for the purposes of the Jefferson Parish Film Incentive.

Production Incentives

Partnership Registration-Foreign

A form used to register an out-of-state business partnership in the state of Louisiana.

Partnership Registration-Louisiana

A form used to create and register a business partnership in the state of Louisiana.

Partnership Termination-Foreign

A form used to terminate an out-of-state business partnership in the state of Louisiana.