Doing business in Jordan

How quickly can I set up a business?

2 – 7 days

What is the minimum investment needed?

There is no limitation. You can start with whatever capital is appropriate for your business. Sometimes the required type of registered company has a minimum required capital.

How can I raise finance?

• Raising capital
• Bank Loan

You can finance fixed assets, trading purchases and operation.

What are the legal requirements for setting up my business?

Type of legal registration:

• Limited liability company
• Private shareholding company
• Public shareholding company

Type of legal activity:

• Working company
• Exempt company
• Foreign working company
• Foreign working company
• Representative office
• Free zone company.
• Development zone company
• Private economy zone company (Aqaba city)

What advice can you give me in regards to payroll and taxation requirements?

Locations:

• Aqaba city: development zones and free zones are good for business targeting markets outside Jordan.
• Amman city is good for business targeting the Jordanian market,

Requirements for HR and tax:

• All companies need a HR representative and to be authorized in front of a Social Security establishment.

All companies need an authorized person to represent them in front of the Tax department. They should be certified by tax department.