Jordan Film Incentive
Rate
25-45% tiered cash rebate
Credit Type
Cash Rebate
Min. Spend
JOD 100K (~$141K)
Cap
None specified
Project Cap
None specified
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What Films Were Shot in Jordan?
Jordan has attracted major film and television productions with its 25-45% tiered cash rebate cash rebate. Notable productions filmed in Jordan include Gladiator, Assassin’s Creed, Troy, World War Z.
How Does Jordan's Film Tax Incentive Work?
Jordan offers a tiered cash rebate program administered by the Royal Film Commission - Jordan (RFC). The rebate ranges from 25% to 45% depending on the level of production expenditure in Jordan, making it one of the most competitive incentives in the Middle East and North Africa region.
Tiered Rebate Rates
- 25%: Productions spending JOD 100,000-500,000 (~$141K-$705K)
- 35%: Productions spending JOD 500,000-1,000,000 (~$705K-$1.4M)
- 45%: Productions spending over JOD 1,000,000 (~$1.4M+)
The rebate applies to qualifying expenditure on Jordanian goods and services, including crew wages, equipment rental, location fees, accommodation, and catering.
Which Productions Are Eligible?
- Feature films and short films
- Television series and miniseries
- Documentaries
- Commercial productions
- Digital and streaming content
Why Productions Choose Jordan
Iconic locations. Petra (one of the New Seven Wonders of the World), Wadi Rum desert (used as Mars in The Martian and Arrakis in Dune), the Dead Sea, and the ancient Roman city of Jerash.
Royal Film Commission support. The RFC provides comprehensive production support including permits, location scouting, customs facilitation, and crew referrals.
Stable filming environment. Jordan has a long track record of welcoming international productions with efficient permitting and government cooperation.
Cultural bridge. Jordan doubles convincingly for many Middle Eastern, North African, and biblical-era settings.
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Jordan Film Incentive: Key Facts
- Tier 1: 25% (JOD 100K-500K spend)
- Tier 2: 35% (JOD 500K-1M spend)
- Tier 3: 45% (JOD 1M+ spend)
- Credit type: Cash rebate
- Official resource: Royal Film Commission - Jordan









































































































































































































































































































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