Saudi Arabia Film Incentive

How Does Saudi Arabia's Film Tax Incentive Work?

Saudi Arabia offers a 40% cash rebate through the Saudi Film Commission (SFC), backed by Vision 2030's massive entertainment infrastructure investment. The program has grown rapidly since its launch, positioning the Kingdom as a serious production destination.

Rebate Structure

The Film Saudi Incentive Program provides up to 40% cash rebate on qualifying production spend. The minimum qualification requires 5 production days in Saudi Arabia. No financial cap has been publicly specified.

Separately, NEOM offers its own cash rebate of 40%+ for productions filming within the NEOM development, and Film AlUla facilitates rebate applications for shooting in the AlUla region.

Eligible Expenses

• Above-the-line costs for Saudi crew (producer, director, main cast, writers)
• Below-the-line costs for Saudi crew
• Equipment rental and production design from local companies
• Travel via local Saudi carriers

Why Productions Choose Saudi Arabia

Massive investment. Vision 2030 allocates approximately $1 billion annually to entertainment infrastructure.

Unique locations. Desert landscapes (NEOM, AlUla), Red Sea coastline, modern Riyadh, and historic sites.

New soundstages. Purpose-built facilities in Riyadh and NEOM are expanding Saudi stage capacity.

Saudi Arabia Film Incentive: Key Facts

• Rebate rate: 40% cash rebate
• Min qualification: 5 production days
• NEOM rebate: 40%+ (separate program)
• Backing: Vision 2030, ~$1B annual entertainment allocation
• Official resource: Saudi Film Commission