Investment Law
The Legal Framework for Investment in Jordan (Updates through 2026)
A concise overview of the main statutes and recent amendments governing investment in Jordan, with emphasis on the Investment Environment Law of 2022 and the legal regime for public-private partnership projects. The summary highlights practical effects of incentives, restrictions and procedural requirements reflected in the texts and select judicial decisions cited in the source material.
Updated: 24 March 2026
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Overall Legislative Landscape and Key Updates
The Investment Environment Law of 2022 serves as the principal statute governing investment in Jordan, having modified or supplanted earlier provisions and been followed by implementing regulations in 2023–2024. Practically, investors and legal advisers must rely on the updated statutory texts and secondary regulations when assessing project eligibility, licensing obligations and compliance, and must pay careful attention to effective dates and transitional arrangements.
Incentives and the Role of the Jordan Investment Authority
The amendments broaden the range of possible incentives — including tax and customs exemptions and procedural facilitation — and strengthen the role of the Jordan Investment Authority as the regulatory and promotional body. In practice, obtaining incentives requires review of eligibility criteria and submission procedures to the Authority, and confirmation that the conditions for benefits are met as set out in the statutory and administrative instruments.
PPP Framework and Supporting Regulations
Laws and secondary regulations addressing public-private partnership projects (including enactments from 2020 and 2023 and supporting systems issued in 2024) aim to regulate partnership contracts, accounting mechanisms and a national register of government investment projects. For practitioners, this creates registration, reporting and standardized proposal requirements for government investment projects, so parties must examine qualification criteria and procurement/contracting procedures prior to engaging in PPP arrangements.
Sectoral Restrictions and Expanded Access for Foreign Investors
The reforms indicate a reduction in the number of sectors closed to non-Jordanians and the opening of additional investment opportunities, while retaining special licensing requirements for certain activities. Practically, investors must consult the updated sectoral lists and sector-specific licensing conditions (e.g. local ownership thresholds or professional qualifications) and avoid relying on outdated information when preparing feasibility studies or license applications.
Judicial Precedents and Procedural Implications
The source cites Court of Cassation rulings that interpret provisions concerning tax exemptions for industrial-city projects and the conditions under which the Cabinet may grant benefits related to mergers. The practical implication is that investors must understand how exemptions and incentives are applied by administrative authorities and courts, and must verify that any decisions granting benefits are formally published and that their conditions are satisfied before relying on them in transaction structuring.
Legal notice
Disclaimer: The above content is for general educational purposes and does not constitute binding legal advice. The original source is linked on the summary page; you should verify statutory texts, regulations, effective dates and procedures with the official authorities, and consult a licensed Jordanian lawyer before taking any legal or investment action.
Sources and references
Verify the official text and latest amendments before relying on this material professionally.