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Complete guide: entity types, registration, costs, taxes, labor laws, and break-even analysis
~37 days
Setup Time
~$565
Setup Cost
20%
Corporate Tax
100%
Foreign Ownership
#75
Ease of Business
| Entity | Min Capital | Foreign % | Liability | Min Shareholders | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Limited Liability Company (LLC) Sharikat That Mas'ouliya Mahdouda | 1 JOD | 100% | Limited | 2 | Most popular for foreign investors - simple formation, no minimum capital for most sectors, 100% foreign ownership allowed |
Public Shareholding Company (PSC) | 500,000 JOD | 100% | Limited | 2 | Large enterprises planning to list on the Amman Stock Exchange or raise public capital |
Private Shareholding Company | 50,000 JOD | 100% | Limited | 2 | Medium to large companies that want a shareholding structure without public listing requirements |
Branch of Foreign Company | 50,000 JOD | 100% | Unlimited | 0 | Foreign companies establishing a direct branch in Jordan - must appoint a local representative |
Reserve Company Name
Submit name reservation application to the Companies Control Department (CCD) at the Ministry of Industry and Trade
1-2 days
~$15
Companies Control Department (CCD)
Draft Memorandum of Association
Prepare the memorandum and articles of association and have them notarized by a Jordanian notary
2-5 days
~$200
Notary Public
Register with CCD
File incorporation documents with the Companies Control Department and obtain the certificate of registration
3-7 days
~$250
Companies Control Department (CCD)
Obtain Tax Number from ISTD
Register with the Income and Sales Tax Department for corporate income tax and sales tax obligations
1-3 days
Free
ISTD (Income and Sales Tax Department)
Register with Social Security Corporation
Enroll the company and employees with the SSC for pension and workplace injury insurance contributions
2-5 days
Free
Social Security Corporation (SSC)
Obtain Municipal Vocational License
Apply for the vocational license from the Greater Amman Municipality or relevant local authority
3-10 days
~$100
Greater Amman Municipality
Open Corporate Bank Account
Open a business account at a Jordanian bank with registration certificate and tax number
2-5 days
Free
Commercial Bank
$360/mo
Minimum Wage
$650/mo
Average Wage
48 hrs/week
Work Hours
14 days/year
Paid Leave
4 weeks/year
Severance
14.25% of salary
Employer Social Security
7.5% of salary
Employee Social Security
Required
Foreign Worker Permit
Foreign Worker Quota: Foreign worker quotas vary by sector. Work permits issued by the Ministry of Labor. Jordanization requirements mandate minimum percentages of Jordanian employees by sector.
Work Permit Process: Employer applies through the Ministry of Labor. Work permit valid for 1 year, renewable. Requires proof that the position cannot be filled by a Jordanian national. Aqaba SEZ has streamlined work permit process.
#75/190
Ease of Business Rank
12 days
Starting a Business
18 days
Registering Property
689 days
Enforcing Contracts
47/100
Corruption Perception
67%
Internet Penetration
JOD
Currency
UTC+3
Time Zone
12
Retail (months)
10
F&B (months)
14
Tech (months)
18
Manufacturing (months)
9
Services (months)