Jordan Taxation Sector Research Highlights

Overview

More responsive and efficient tax regime incentivising investment in Jordan
OBG
plus

Over the past decade Jordan’s business environment has experienced significant and rapid changes in terms of its complexity and competitiveness in global markets. Increased demand for qualified labour, coupled with growing international competition for resources, have forced Jordanian businesses to remain flexible and become more resourceful. The government has worked diligently at implementing…

Viewpoint

Osama Shakhatreh, Assurance Partner, Ernst & Young Jordan: Viewpoint
OBG
plus

Viewpoint:Osama Shakhatreh The final version of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9 – with its mandatory date of implementation from January 1, 2018 – is one of the most complex accounting standards issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, and one with serious impact on banks worldwide. IFRS 9 has been under development since the time of the 2008 global financial…

Chapter

The Report: Jordan 2018: Tax
OBG
plus

This chapter contains an overview of the tax framework in which local and foreign investors operate in Jordan including a look at the changes to the tax code that are currently underway and a breakdown of the investment incentives available in the country’s special economic zones. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Osama Shakhatreh, Assurance Partner, Ernst & Young Jordan.…

Country Report

The Report: Jordan 2018
OBG
plus

The country has made progress in key areas, reducing its fiscal deficit from 10.3% of GDP in 2014, to 3.2% in 2016 and an estimated 2.5% in 2017. Real GDP growth has also seen improvement, rising from a 25-year low of 2% in 2016 to 2.2% the following year. Moving forward the focus is set to shift towards green and digital expansion in line with the country’s new mid-term economic agenda, the Jor

Economic News

Jordan outlines tax reforms as part of efforts to bridge budget gap
OBG
plus

Expected revisions to Jordan’s tax code seek to tackle avoidance and reduce the basket of goods covered by subsidies – measures aimed at cutting the budget deficit. At the beginning of October Prime Minister Hani Al Mulki said the focus of changes to the kingdom’s tax code would be on improving collection and preventing evasion without affecting exempted segments of society. Among the…

Chapter

The Report: Jordan 2016: Tax
OBG
plus

This chapter contains an overview of the tax framework in which local and foreign investors operate in Jordan, including a look at moves under way to boost investment in export-oriented industries and a rundown of the incentives in place to promote underdeveloped sectors. This chapter contains a viewpoint from Feras Kilani, Partner, Operational Transaction Services, MENA.…

Overview

Jordan's tax framework prioritises both local businesses and foreign investment
OBG
plus

Over the past decade, Jordan’s business environment has experienced significant and rapid changes in terms of both its complexity and competitiveness in global markets. Increased demand for qualified labour, coupled with growing international competition for resources, have forced Jordanian businesses to remain flexible and become more resourceful. The government has worked diligently at implementing…

Viewpoint

Feras Kilani, Partner, Operational Transaction Services, MENA, EY, on strategic divestments: Viewpoint
OBG
plus

Divestments are significant capital events whereby a company disposes of an asset or a business unit that it owns. While divestments have historically been associated with troubled assets or underperforming businesses, more companies are starting to consider divestment as a way to support growth. Divestments done correctly and for the right reasons can improve performance and increase profitability,…

Overview

A look at tax regulations for investors in Jordan
OBG
plus

Viewpoint

Bishr Baker, Managing Partner, EY, Jordan and Iraq, on Jordan’s energy challenges: Viewpoint
OBG
plus

Progressive and proactive, Jordan’s stance on energy is a product of necessity. Turbulence within the region has created waves that have burdened economies, including Jordan’s, with a trade deficit. Jordan currently imports over 95% of its energy requirements, and the loss of reliable and cheap energy supplies from Egyptian gas lines means that the kingdom has had to revert to the use of fuel…

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.

Licence or Product Purchase Required

Jordan Taxation Sector Research Highlights

Featured Sectors in Jordan

Featured Countries in Tax

Featured Reports in Jordan

Contact Us