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Minimum viable input
Bank statement for the period. Acceptable from Arab Bank, Housing Bank, Jordan Ahli Bank, Cairo Amman, Bank al Etihad, or any other Jordanian bank.Section 2 -- Required inputs and refusal catalogue
Recommended input
Sales invoices (Arabic required), purchase invoices for input claims.Section 2 -- Required inputs and refusal catalogue
R-JO-1 -- Free zone complex
Trigger: Aqaba Special Economic Zone operations. Message: "ASEZA has specific GST rules. Escalate to licensed practitioner."Section 2 -- Required inputs and refusal catalogue
R-JO-2 -- Special Sales Tax
Trigger: alcohol, tobacco, fuel subject to SST. Message: "SST is separate from GST and computed first. Escalate for combined computation."Section 2 -- Required inputs and refusal catalogue
Standard rate default
Default for all taxable supplies unless specifically listed at another rate.Section 5 -- Classification rules
Special rates description
4% telecoms (domestic), 5% certain services, 8% certain goods, 10% certain goods/services. Rate determined by ISTD schedules.Section 5 -- Classification rules
Zero-rated supplies
Exports, international transport, basic foodstuffs (bread, rice, sugar, milk per Cabinet decision), goods to free zones (conditions).Section 5 -- Classification rules
Exempt supplies
Financial services, medical, education, residential rental (unfurnished), unprocessed agricultural, government-to-government, charitable (conditions).Section 5 -- Classification rules
Net GST calculation
Output GST minus allowable input GST. Credit brought forward from prior period.Section 6 -- GST return form structure
Reverse charge on non-resident services
Services from non-resident: self-assess at 16%. Claim input if for taxable supplies. Net zero.GST Law No. 6/1994, reverse charge provisions
Import of goods GST treatment
Import of goods: GST on CIF plus customs duties. Collected by Jordan Customs. Recoverable if for taxable supplies.GST Law No. 6/1994, reverse charge provisions
Blocked input items
Blocked: - Entertainment and hospitality - Motor vehicles for personal use - Non-business goods/services - Purchases related to exempt supplies - Gifts/donations (above limits)
Partial exemption
Partial exemption: turnover-based apportionment. ISTD approval required.
Bi-monthly periods and deadlines
Bi-monthly periods: Jan-Feb (due 31 Mar), Mar-Apr (31 May), May-Jun (31 Jul), Jul-Aug (30 Sep), Sep-Oct (30 Nov), Nov-Dec (31 Jan).
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Quick reference field/value table
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Jordan (Hashemite Kingdom) |
| Standard rate | 16% |
| Special rates | 4% (telecoms), 5% (certain services), 8% (certain goods), 10% (certain goods/services) |
| Zero rate | 0% (exports, specified basic foodstuffs) |
| Exempt supplies | Financial services, medical, education, residential rental, unprocessed agricultural |
| Filing portal | https://www.istd.gov.jo |
| Authority | Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) |
| Currency | JOD (Jordanian Dinar) |
| Filing frequency | Monthly (turnover > JOD 1M); Bi-monthly (others) |
| Deadline | End of month following period |
| Mandatory registration | JOD 75,000 (goods), JOD 30,000 (services) |
| Primary legislation | General Sales Tax Law No. 6 of 1994 (as amended) |
| Contributor | Open Accounting Skills Registry |
| Validated by | Pending |
| Last research update | April 2026 |
Conservative defaults
| Ambiguity | Default |
|---|---|
| Unknown rate on a sale | 16% |
| Unknown VAT status of a purchase | Not deductible |
| Unknown counterparty country | Domestic Jordan |
Jordanian banks (exempt -- exclude)
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB BANK | EXCLUDE | Financial service, exempt |
| HOUSING BANK, ISKAN BANK | EXCLUDE | Same |
| JORDAN AHLI, CAIRO AMMAN | EXCLUDE | Same |
| BANK AL ETIHAD, CAPITAL BANK | EXCLUDE | Same |
| INTEREST, LOAN | EXCLUDE | Out of scope |
Government supplier patterns
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ISTD, INCOME AND SALES TAX | EXCLUDE | Tax payment |
| CUSTOMS, JORDAN CUSTOMS | Check for import GST | Duty exclude; GST recoverable |
| SSC, SOCIAL SECURITY CORPORATION | EXCLUDE | Social contribution |
Utility supplier patterns
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| JEPCO, EDCO, IDECO | Domestic 16% | Electricity |
| MIYAHUNA, WAJ | Domestic 16% | Water |
| ZAIN JORDAN, ORANGE JORDAN, UMNIAH | Domestic 4% | Telecoms at special rate |
SaaS supplier patterns
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOOGLE, MICROSOFT, ADOBE | Reverse charge 16% | Non-resident service |
| AWS, ZOOM, SLACK | Reverse charge 16% | Non-resident |
Input: 05.01.2026 ; SALESFORCE INC ; DEBIT ; Monthly CRM ; USD 200 ; JOD 142
US entity. No GST. Reverse charge at 16%. Output and input both reported. Net zero.
Input: 10.01.2026 ; ZAIN JORDAN ; DEBIT ; Mobile plan ; -50.00 ; JOD
Telecoms services at special 4% rate, not 16%.
GST return output section
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Output GST at 16% | Standard-rated supplies |
| Output GST at special rates | 4%, 5%, 8%, 10% separately |
| Zero-rated | Exports and zero-rated supplies |
| Exempt | Exempt supplies |
GST return input section
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Input GST on domestic purchases | Recoverable if taxable |
| Input GST on imports | Customs GST |
| Input GST adjustments | Blocked, apportionment |
Filing categories and deadlines
| Category | Period | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Large taxpayers (> JOD 1M) | Monthly | End of following month |
| Others | Bi-monthly | End of month following bi-monthly period |
Violations and penalties
| Violation | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Late filing | JOD 100-500 per return |
| Late payment | 4% first week; 1% per week after |
| Tax evasion | Fines and imprisonment |
EC1 -- Foreign SaaS. Reverse charge at 16%. Net zero.
EC2 -- Export of goods. Zero-rated. Input recoverable.
EC3 -- Telecom at 4%. Not 16%.
EC4 -- Free zone to domestic. GST applies when goods leave free zone.
EC5 -- Credit note. Reduces output GST in period issued.
EC6 -- Exempt financial services. No output GST. Input not recoverable.
EC7 -- Import of goods. GST on CIF + duty. Recoverable.
Test 1 -- Standard sale. JOD 1,000 net. Expected: output GST JOD 160 (16%).
Test 2 -- Export. JOD 5,000 goods. Expected: 0% GST. Input recoverable.
Test 3 -- Reverse charge. UK consulting JOD 1,420. Expected: output JOD 227.20, input JOD 227.20.
Test 4 -- Telecoms. JOD 50,000 services. Expected: GST JOD 2,000 (4%).
Test 5 -- Exempt supply. Bank financial services JOD 100,000. Expected: no output GST. Input JOD 3,200 not recoverable.
Test 6 -- Import. Electronics CIF JOD 10,000 + duty JOD 1,000. Expected: GST base JOD 11,000, GST JOD 1,760.
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