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Cash rebateSource: Royal Film Commission – Jordan· Last verified 2026-06-09
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Estimated incentive
Early estimate
JOD 220,000
18.3% of total budget · 20% of qualified spend
Total budget
JOD 1,200,000
Qualified spend
JOD 1,100,000
Base credit
JOD 220,000
Uplift
JOD 0
Line-by-line — why each number is what it is
Director · JOD 150,000JOD 30,000
20% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 20% on JOD 150,000
Lead cast · JOD 250,000JOD 50,000
20% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 20% on JOD 250,000
Local crew · JOD 400,000JOD 80,000
20% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 20% on JOD 400,000
Camera & grip rental · JOD 180,000JOD 36,000
20% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 20% on JOD 180,000
Locations & stage · JOD 120,000JOD 24,000
20% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 20% on JOD 120,000
Post (out of state) · JOD 100,000—
Does not match this program's qualifying-spend definition.
Uplifts & bonuses
Jordanian-spend bonusNot applied
Not applied — condition not met. Higher rebate tiers for greater Jordanian spend and local hiring.
From credit to cash

A direct payment from the state after a CPA audit and compliance sign-off. There's no buyer or broker — the headline figure is the cash, paid on the state's timeline.

Gross rebate/grantJOD 220,000
Paid after auditJOD 220,000

Typical timing: ~9 months after audit/filing.

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This is an estimate, not advice.

Every number here is an estimate generated from published program rules and your inputs. Programs change with each legislative session, and qualification depends on details a calculator can't see. This is not tax, legal, or financial advice. Before you make a financing decision, confirm everything with the state film office and a qualified CPA and entertainment attorney.