Investment & Business Setup in Jordan

Overview

Jamal Hadidi & Co. advises foreign investors, regional businesses and entrepreneurs on establishing and operating businesses in Jordan.

We assist clients from the initial choice of legal structure through incorporation, licensing, investment approvals, employment arrangements and the commercial requirements needed to commence operations.

Our approach is designed to address both the legal establishment of the business and the practical regulatory steps required for it to operate effectively.

Investment Structuring

We advise investors on selecting and implementing an appropriate legal and ownership structure, including:

• Limited liability and shareholding companies

• Subsidiaries and foreign branches

• Joint venture structures

• Holding and investment vehicles

• Shareholder and partner arrangements

• Capital and ownership structures

• Investor entry and governance arrangements

• Restructuring of existing investments

Establishing a Business in Jordan

We coordinate the legal steps required to establish operations, including:

• Company and branch registration

• Corporate documentation

• Investor and shareholder registrations

• Authorised signatory arrangements

• Initial regulatory filings

• Corporate approvals and authorisations

• Registration of amendments required before operations commence

Licensing & Regulatory Coordination

Depending on the nature of the business, establishment may require approvals from several governmental or sector-specific authorities.

We assist clients in identifying and coordinating relevant requirements, including:

• Investment approvals

• Business and professional licences

• Sector-specific regulatory approvals

• Municipal and operational licences

• Employment and labour registrations

• Tax and social security registrations

• Regulatory documentation required for commencement of operations

Where specialist tax, technical or sector-specific advice is required, we coordinate with the client's relevant advisers as part of the establishment process.

Operational Setup

We advise on the legal arrangements required to move from incorporation to actual business operations, including:

• Office and commercial lease arrangements

• Employment contracts and workplace documentation

• Management and delegation structures

• Commercial agreements with suppliers and service providers

• Technology and outsourcing arrangements

• Distribution, franchise and agency arrangements

• Intellectual property and brand protection

• Internal corporate authorisations and policies

Foreign & Gulf Investors

We regularly advise Gulf and international investors seeking to establish or expand their presence in Jordan.

Our role includes helping investors understand Jordanian ownership, corporate, regulatory and operational requirements while structuring their investment in a manner consistent with their commercial objectives and regional business arrangements.

Who We Advise

We work with:

• Gulf-based investors

• International companies entering Jordan

• Family-owned businesses and investment groups

• Technology and digital businesses

• Franchise and distribution businesses

• Regional operating companies

• Joint venture partners

• Founders and entrepreneurs

Related Services

For ongoing registrations, filings and corporate maintenance after establishment, please see our Corporate Services practice.

For joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, corporate governance and investment transactions, please see our Corporate & Commercial Law practice.

For regional investments and cross-border expansion, please see our Cross-Border & Gulf Advisory practice.