Jordan's stability, skilled workforce, and strategic location at the crossroads of the Middle East make it an attractive destination for foreign investment. Successive governments have worked to liberalize the investment environment, simplify procedures, and offer meaningful incentives to qualifying projects.
The Regulatory Framework
The Investment Environment Law (and its implementing regulations) consolidates the rules governing investment in Jordan. The Ministry of Investment acts as a one-stop shop, coordinating approvals, registrations, and incentives for qualifying projects. Foreign investors enjoy national treatment in most sectors, and profits, capital, and salaries can generally be freely repatriated.
Incentives and Free Zones
Qualifying projects may benefit from exemptions and reductions in customs duties, sales tax, and income tax, depending on the sector and geographic location. Jordan also operates development zones and free zones, including the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, that offer enhanced tax holidays, simplified licensing, and relaxed labour rules. These zones are particularly attractive for manufacturing, logistics, and export-oriented activities.
Key Sectors
Jordan offers opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including renewable energy (notably solar and wind), information and communications technology, pharmaceuticals and generics manufacturing, healthcare and medical tourism, logistics, agriculture, and tourism. Sector-specific regulators supervise activities such as banking, insurance, and telecommunications.
Structuring the Investment
Foreign investors typically enter Jordan through a limited liability company, a private shareholding company, or a branch of a foreign entity. Each structure has different implications for liability, tax, governance, and exit. We help clients select the right vehicle, negotiate joint venture agreements with local partners where appropriate, and secure the licenses and approvals needed to launch operations.
Protection of Investors
Jordan is a party to the ICSID Convention and has signed numerous bilateral investment treaties providing protections against expropriation and unfair treatment. For international investors, those protections add an important layer of comfort on top of domestic law.
How We Help
Abdullah & Partners has advised dozens of foreign investors entering the Jordanian market, from initial structuring through licensing, operations, and eventual exit. To discuss a potential investment, visit our contact page, call +962 79 566 6696, or email info@abdullahfirm.com.
