Company Formation Jordan
Incorporating a company in Jordan provides a strategically compelling platform for both regional and international business operations. The jurisdiction allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors and offers a transparent, investor-friendly legal framework, supported by digitized registration processes that reduce administrative burdens and enhance operational predictability.
Companies benefit from preferential trade agreements with key markets, including the United States, the EU, and Arab nations, expanding export opportunities and facilitating regional integration. Jordan’s strategic location at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe makes it an ideal hub for logistics, distribution, and supply chain operations, supported by a skilled, multilingual workforce and modern infrastructure.
Registered entities can also take advantage of competitive tax incentives and reliefs, particularly in development and free zones such as the Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ), which offers reduced corporate tax rates as low as 5% customs duty exemptions, sales tax benefits, and streamlined procedures for permits and employment of foreign workers. These incentives, coupled with the ability to repatriate profits and capital, make incorporation in Jordan a strategically advantageous choice for companies seeking cost-efficient operations, enhanced market access, and a credible regional presence.
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Jordan LLC Overview & Key Requirements
A Standard Limited Liability Company (LLC) is to be registered under the laws Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The following are the features of Limited Liability Company (LLC) formation in Jordan:| Service | Company registration |
|---|---|
| Type of company | Limited Liability Company (LLC) |
| Corporate Tax |
Standard rate for most companies: 20%. For telecommunication, insurance/re-insurance, financial intermediation, electricity generation/distribution and mining: 24%. In addition, there is a “national contribution tax” (a kind of surtax) on taxable income, ranging from about 1% to 7% depending on sector, which increases the effective tax burden |
| Director | Minimum one director (no nationality restriction) |
| Secretary | Not Required |
| Shareholders | At least 2 Shareholders (no nationality restriction, except where the Company falls under sectors with foreign ownership restrictions) |
| Share Capital |
The minimum capital may be very low for purely Jordanian-owned LLCs: in one source, the minimum capital is JOD 1 provided the shares are of value JOD 1 each. Note: If foreign shareholders are involved, minimum capital contributions may be higher. |
| Registered office / Registered address | Mandatory |
| Bookkeeping | Mandatory |
| Audit of Financial Statements | Required |
| Registration Timeframe | 4 to 8 depending review schedule of Companies Control Department and nationality of Shareholders |
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