About Us
About the Ministry of Investment
The Ministry of Investment was established in 2021 as the legal and administrative successor to the Jordan Investment Commission, in accordance with Article No. 7 of Investment Environment Law No. 21 of 2022, The ministry acts as the primary reference and authority for investments in the Kingdom, with the goal of attracting, encouraging, and promoting investments, ensuring the sustainability of the country’s attractive investment climate by developing, organizing, and enhancing confidence in the local investment landscape.
Vision
To position Jordan as the premier destination for high-value, sustainable, and innovation-driven investment in the region, empowering national development, creating quality jobs, and connecting global capital with local opportunity.
Mission
To drive sustainable economic growth by promoting, facilitating, and retaining high-quality investments that create jobs, enhance competitiveness, and unlock Jordan’s full potential as a regional hub for innovation, industry, and opportunity.
To achieve its goals, the ministry has assumed the following duties and responsibilities:
Implement Jordan’s policies and plans to encourage investments, including establishing and developing mutual investment funds.
Create an investment map highlighting opportunities by sector, including public-private partnerships (PPPs) and projects.
Promote investment opportunities to domestic and international investors, providing data and ensuring realization of investments.
Enhancing competitiveness through reforms and interventions to improve the competitiveness in different sectors positioning Jordan as a hub for high-value investments globally.
Provide added-value support services to investors, including post-investment support to enhance investor satisfaction.
Issue national investment guidelines with clear frameworks to streamline doing business in Jordan efficiently.
Prepare sector-specific reports and feasibility studies, maintaining a detailed database of insights and opportunities.
Regulate and supervise Jordan’s development zones and free zones to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
Develop plans to enhance Jordan’s competitiveness in the global investment landscape and attract foreign investors.
Address investor grievances fairly, ensuring compliance with legislation and protecting investor rights in Jordan.
Our vision
At the Ministry of Investment, we work to support companies to leverage Jordan’s competitive advantage, seize high-value investment opportunities, and provide comprehensive support at all stages of the investment process.
We aim to attract investments that rely on strong local talent, a supportive ecosystem, advanced infrastructure, easy access to global markets, and stable banking and political systems—all essential elements for promoting technology transfer and Jordan’s integration into regional and global value chains.
The Ministry is the central authority responsible for investment and is driven by the Economic Modernization Vision, ensuring clear priorities, streamlined procedures, and comprehensive support for investors at all stages of their investment journey.
Frequently Asked Questions about Investing in Jordan
We welcome your interest in investing in Jordan. As part of the Ministry of Investment’s commitment to delivering an exceptional investor experience, we are pleased to provide guidance, dedicated support, and clear answers to all your inquiries. For more information, please review the frequently asked questions below or contact our team directly.
Targeted promising sectors include:
- Information Technologies Enabled Services (ITES)
- Tourism
- Lifesciences & Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare Services & Medical Tourism
- Food Processing
- Apparel & Textiles
- Chemicals & Fertilizers
- Agriculture/Agribusiness
- Logistics
As an investor, you can access various investment opportunities across different sectors by clicking Here. Additionally, Jordan has developed a well-designed ecosystem to support entrepreneurs, enabling SMEs and start-ups to move from conception to commercialization.
There are 8 different types of Jordanian registered companies:
- Public Shareholding
- Private Shareholding
- Limited Liability
- General Partnership/Limited Partnership
- Non-Operating Foreign Company
- Non-profit Company
- Operating Foreign Company
- Exempt Companies (Offshore)
No minimum capital is required to register a company.
The Ministry’s Comprehensive Investment Service includes fully authorized representatives of relevant government authorities who have the authority to issue all approvals and licenses for investment projects, as well as qualified staff from the Ministry for procedure facilitation and follow-up.
Yes, a company can be established by a foreign investor residing outside Jordan by granting power of attorney to an agent to complete the establishment of the company by signing the incorporation contracts.
Except for a limited number of sectors, investors are free to choose to operate their business with either 100% ownership or in partnership with local investors.
Investors can register their companies, obtain investment licenses, submit residency applications, and fully benefit from various government services through the Ministry of Investment’s electronic services platform, available on the website www.moin.gov.jo. Companies can also be registered, licenses obtained, and residency applications submitted through this platform.
According to the Investment Environment Law No. (21) of 2022 and the Regulation on the Organization of Foreign Investments No. (7) of 2023, there is no longer a requirement for a minimum capital to register a foreign investment project in Jordan. Regarding the required documents, a valid passport is essential for foreign investors. However, additional documents may be requested depending on the nature of the investment and the chosen legal activity, such as a business plan, proof of address, and other relevant certificates.
Foreign companies may freely transfer profits after complying with tax obligations.
Currently, MoIN does not charge any fees for the facilitation services provided. MoIN measures its success based on the number of sustainable investments facilitated, the number of new jobs created, and improvements made to the investment climate.
No, MoIN does not provide financing for investments. We facilitate investments by providing accurate information, problem-solving techniques, and document submission services to help investments become operational efficiently.
No, MoIN works with both local and foreign investors interested in establishing businesses in Jordan.
Yes, 16 specialized Development Zones have been established across the country. These zones are dedicated to various fields of business and industry and are equipped with necessary infrastructure and services. For further information, Click Here.
Yes, Jordan has signed trade agreements with various regional bodies and countries, such as:
USA
UK-Jordan Association Agreement
Singapore
Canada
Greater Arab FTA (18 Arab countries)
EU-Jordan Association Agreement
European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Click Here for more information
- Extensive system of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives.
- Additional incentives for strategic economic activities contributing to sustainable development.
- Attractive incentives for foreign investors:
- Exemptions from customs duties.
- Zero sales tax rate on production inputs.
- Income tax exemptions.
- Additional incentives based on investment size and location.
- Exemptions from land lease.
- Electricity subsidies.
- Discounts on infrastructure costs.
- Projects in development zones:
- Income tax reductions.
- Fixed assets exempt from customs duties and sales tax for 3 years (extendable to 5 years in less developed areas).
- Possibility of further income tax reduction within those areas.
- Equal, fair, and transparent treatment for all investors.
- Foreign investors have the same rights and privileges as Jordanian investors.
- Full property rights in most sectors (exceptions apply to specific regulated sectors).
- Free transfer of convertible currencies inside and outside Jordan without delay.
- Up to 40% non-Jordanian workers in administrative and technical jobs.
- Basic and additional incentives for various project types (job creation, exports, technology, etc.).
- Protection of customs and tax exemptions for the legal period.
- Comprehensive investment service via an electronic platform for licensing.
- Licensing transactions completed within 15 working days.
- Emphasis on investment funds to support SME growth.
- Streamlined Public-Private Partnership (PPP) legal framework.
- Equitable treatment and robust investor protections are central to Jordan's investment landscape.
- Equal rights and obligations are guaranteed for foreign and Jordanian investors.
- Full property ownership rights are granted across most sectors, with certain strategic exceptions.
- Free transfer of convertible currencies is permitted.
- Up to 40% of the workforce can be non-Jordanian in administrative and technical roles.
- Comprehensive incentives and support mechanisms are offered to investors.
- Enhanced incentives target job creation, women's empowerment, exports, and technological advancements.
- Customs and tax exemptions are protected for the stipulated duration.
- The Ministry of Investment streamlines the investment process via an electronic platform.
- Licensing transactions are completed within a maximum of 15 working days.
- Emphasis is placed on fostering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) through investment funds.
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) are utilized for infrastructure development and service delivery.
- A dedicated PPP unit identifies bankable projects across key sectors.
Facilitating the Registration and Licensing of Industrial Projects & Investor Residency: The Ministry of Investment provides comprehensive support to investors in establishing industrial investment projects, including registration, obtaining licenses, and approvals. To simplify official procedures and facilitate entry and residency, the Ministry may issue Investor Cards to investors, their families, and senior management staff.
- Full exemption from customs duties on fixed assets, production requirements, inputs, and spare parts for industrial projects.
- 0% sales tax rate on the acquisition of fixed assets, production inputs, and spare parts.
- Income tax reductions for up to five years, linked to employment of Jordanian workers and project location in designated development zones.
- Additional incentives for high local value-added, export-oriented, knowledge/technology transfer, digital transformation, and high Jordanian employment projects.
- Additional incentives may include preferential pricing/exemptions on government-owned land, government contribution toward electricity costs, reductions in property/regulatory fees, and deduction of infrastructure development costs from government dues.
- Special incentives for projects in remote or high-unemployment areas, including USD 315 per square meter toward construction costs and coverage of infrastructure services costs.
- Minimum Jordanian employment thresholds required for special incentives in targeted remote areas.
- These will mainly be large-scale projects promoted by the government based on Private Public Partnership (PPP). Information on specific projects can be found Here.