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Cash rebateSource: Abu Dhabi Film Commission· Last verified 2026-06-09
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Estimated incentive
Researched
AED 330,000
27.5% of total budget · 30% of qualified spend
Total budget
AED 1,200,000
Qualified spend
AED 1,100,000
Base credit
AED 330,000
Uplift
AED 0
Line-by-line — why each number is what it is
Director · AED 150,000AED 45,000
30% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 30% on AED 150,000
Lead cast · AED 250,000AED 75,000
30% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 30% on AED 250,000
Local crew · AED 400,000AED 120,000
30% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 30% on AED 400,000
Camera & grip rental · AED 180,000AED 54,000
30% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 30% on AED 180,000
Locations & stage · AED 120,000AED 36,000
30% on qualified in-jurisdiction spend · 30% on AED 120,000
Post (out of state) · AED 100,000—
Does not match this program's qualifying-spend definition.
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/grantAED 330,000
Paid after auditAED 330,000

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.