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Jordan
Middle East
Lucky Nomads World Index
68.63 / 100
0.10
Global rank
#71
Corporate tax
20%
Personal tax
30%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index7.5 / 10
- Affordability Index6.9 / 10
- Entry Ease Index5.7 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index8.6 / 10
- WiFi Index7.9 / 10
- Admin Ease Index6.9 / 10
- Healthcare Index7.3 / 10
- City Comfort Index8.0 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index7.6 / 10
- Banking Index5.5 / 10
- GeoStability Index6.6 / 10
- Justice & Order Index5.7 / 10
- Quality of Life Index7.0 / 10
- Open Society Index4.0 / 10
- Flight Index4.3 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index5.7 / 10
- English Index6.0 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.6 / 10
- AI Access Index6.3 / 10
- Economic Openness Index7.1 / 10
- Market Depth Index6.0 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.7 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Amman
- Population (approx.)
- 11,520,000
- Area (km²)
- 89,342 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- JOD
- Currency name
- Jordanian dinar
- Main airport IATA code
- AMM
- Airport name
- Queen Alia International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,490/month
- Main languages
- Arabic
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Middle East
- Web TLD
- .jo
- Phone calling code
- +962
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 20%HighTerritorial
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 30%HighTerritorial
Corporate taxation basis: Territorial. The country primarily taxes profits from domestic-source operations, with defined statutory exceptions. Foreign business profits are generally outside the base, subject to anti-abuse rules.
Resident corporations are taxed on Jordan-source profits, with foreign-source income taxable only when earned through investment of Jordanian capital outside Jordan. Foreign branches of resident companies on overseas operations are taxed at a flat 10 percent. Free Zones, Development Zones and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone offer concessional rates between 0 and 5 percent on qualifying activities.
Headline 20 percent on services and standard activities. Sectoral rates apply, 15 percent for industrial except pharmaceuticals and clothing, 24 percent for telecom, electricity distribution, mining, insurance, finance and brokerage, 35 percent for banks. A National Solidarity Account surcharge of 1 to 3 percent applies in addition to CIT for banks and select sectors.
Personal income tax basis. Territorial. The country taxes income arising in or derived from its territory. Foreign-source income is generally exempt, subject to source-based rules that may vary by income type.
Territorial in practice. Residents and non-residents are taxed only on Jordan-sourced income. Foreign-source income is taxable only when it originates from money or deposits held inside Jordan, including foreign dividends from non-resident entities under Income Tax Law No. 34 of 2014. The 1 percent national contribution applies to total taxable income above .
Progressive 5 to 30 percent. The 30 percent top bracket applies on chargeable income above . A 1 percent national contribution surcharge applies on annual taxable income above . No tax on capital gains for individuals as a general rule, except on depreciable assets and specific share sales. No wealth, inheritance, or estate tax.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Corporate Tax Regime
AvailableFlat 5 percent corporate income tax for entities registered with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) on net profits from activities…
Development Zones Corporate Tax Regime
AvailableReduced 5 percent corporate income tax rate for manufacturing companies registered in Jordanian Development Zones, paired with zero-rate sales tax…
Free Zones Corporate Tax Regime
AvailableTax-free status for enterprises registered in Jordanian Free Zones on income from activities conducted within zone borders, exports of goods and…
Service Exports Income Tax Exemption (Until 2033)
AvailableFull income tax exemption on net income derived from exporting qualifying services outside Jordan, in effect until 31 December 2033 under the…
You either qualify for Jordan's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Available
Jordan Citizenship by Investment Programme
- Residence by investment
Available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Jordan lists several residency and mobility routes across residence by investment and work (employer sponsored). Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
3 programmes listed · 3 are marked available in our editorial review
Residence by investment
1 programmeCapital, property, fund, or declared investment routes that can lead to longer-term residence.
- Available
Real Estate Investor Residency (5-Year Permit)
Work (employer sponsored)
2 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Aqaba Special Economic Zone (ASEZ) Work Permit
- Available
General Work Permit (Ministry of Labour)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Jordan.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Tax Freedom Index8.6 / 10Very favorable tax environment
- City Comfort Index8.0 / 10Comfortable city living environment
- WiFi Index7.9 / 10Reliable remote-work internet
Weakest dimensions
- Open Society Index4.0 / 10
- Flight Index4.3 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
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