Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Jordan (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Entity types and incorporation | Companies in Jordan are registered with the Companies Control Department (CCD) at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply under the Companies Law. The limited liability company (LLC) is the most common form for both local and foreign investors. | |
| Common entity types | Limited Liability Company (LLC), Private Shareholding Company (PSC), Public Shareholding Company (PLC), General/Limited Partnership, and branch of a foreign companyCompanies Law No. 22 of 1997 | |
| Registering authority | Companies Control Department (CCD), Ministry of Industry, Trade and SupplyCompanies Law No. 22 of 1997 | |
| Minimum capital — LLC (local ownership) | No statutory minimum under the Companies Law; in practice capital must be adequate for the activity (commonly stated as ~JOD 1,000)Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 | |
| Minimum capital — foreign-owned company | JOD 50,000 minimum non-Jordanian shareholder contribution to authorized capitalCompanies Law No. 22 of 1997 | |
| Capital payment timing | From April 2024, 50% of declared capital must be paid at incorporation, with the balance due within 60 daysCompanies Law No. 22 of 1997 | |
Companies in Jordan are registered with the Companies Control Department (CCD) at the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply under the Companies Law. The limited liability company (LLC) is the most common form for both local and foreign investors.
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| Minimum capital — Private Shareholding Company |
| JOD 50,000Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 |
| Incorporation steps | 1) Reserve company name and file application + notarized Articles of Association with the CCD and pay fees; 2) Open a Jordanian bank account and deposit capital; 3) Receive registration certificate; 4) Register for tax (ISTD) and social security (SSC)Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 |
| Incorporation timeline | Typically 2 to 6 weeks depending on entity type and foreign-investment approvalsCompanies Law No. 22 of 1997 |
| Tax registration | Companies must register with the ISTD for income tax and General Sales Tax after incorporationIncome Tax Law No. 34 of 2014 |
| Core annual compliance | File annual income tax return (by end of 4th month after year-end), audited financial statements, periodic GST returns, monthly social security filings, and renew company registrationCompanies Law No. 22 of 1997 |
| Audit requirement | Companies are generally required to have annual financial statements audited by a licensed Jordanian auditorCompanies Law No. 22 of 1997 |
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