Company Formation in Jordan: Foreign Ownership & the CCD (2026)
By HAQQ Research · · 7 min read · mena
Setting up in Jordan: up to 100% ownership (50% cap on retail/wholesale, prohibited list), the abolished JOD 50,000 minimum, and CCD registration.
Jordan allows up to 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, but caps it at 50% for retail and wholesale trade and certain services, and fully prohibits a few (e.g. security/investigation, customs clearance, quarrying for construction, bakeries). The old JOD 50,000 foreign-investor minimum was abolished (it now only sets the Investor Card threshold). Registration runs through the CCD; under the 2024 amendment, 50% of capital is paid at incorporation and the rest within 60 days.
FAQ
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Jordan?
Yes in most sectors, but capped at 50% for retail and wholesale trade and certain services, and fully prohibited in a few (e.g. security, customs clearance, quarrying, bakeries).
Is the JOD 50,000 foreign-investor minimum still required?
No — it was abolished as a general minimum; it now only sets the threshold to qualify for an Investor Card (with a job-creation condition).
Where do I register a company in Jordan?
Through the Companies Control Department (CCD); under the 2024 amendment, 50% of capital is paid at incorporation and the rest within 60 days.
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