Tax
From The Report: Jordan 2016
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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.

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