New amendments strengthen Jordan’s competitiveness and enhance its attractiveness as a regional investment hub
Simplified procedures and reduced licensing timelines aimed at attracting investments and facilitating projects
Expansion of investment incentives through eased expansion requirements and inclusion of creative industries
“Compliance-Based Business Licensing” introduced to accelerate project launch in development zones
Amendments reflect the government’s commitment to improving the investment environment and enhancing the investor experience
Reforms developed following extensive consultations with more than 25 public and private sector entities, as well as investors from various sectors
Amman – In a step reflecting the government’s commitment to improving the investment environment and enhancing the investor experience, the Council of Ministers, during its session held on Sunday and chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Jaafar Hassan, approved the amended Investment Environment Regulation for 2026.
The amendments come as part of the Executive Program for the Economic Modernization Vision and within a broader government approach aimed at modernizing the legislative framework governing investment, paving the way for investments that are more capable of generating employment opportunities and advancing economic development.
Minister of Investment Dr. Tareq Abu Ghazaleh affirmed that the new amendments were introduced in response to investors’ needs and practical observations received from various sectors. He explained that the reforms focused on simplifying procedures and reducing the timeframes associated with issuing licenses and approvals, thereby reducing the time and effort costs borne by investors and helping accelerate the launch of projects.
He noted that one of the key features of the amended regulation is the introduction of the concept of a “Compliance-Based Business Activity License,” a modern regulatory tool that enables projects in development zones to obtain licenses based on the investor’s declaration of compliance with the required standards and regulations, while remaining subject to subsequent monitoring and oversight. This approach aims to achieve a balance between facilitating business operations and ensuring compliance, quality, and safety standards.
Abu Ghazaleh added that the amended regulation also broadens the scope of investment incentives by easing the conditions related to expansion and development projects, encouraging the adoption of modern technologies, and including creative industries within the scope of investment incentives.
He further pointed out that the amendments include reorganizing the work of representatives of official entities within the comprehensive investment service framework, as well as reengineering procedures in development and free zones with the aim of accelerating investor transactions and improving the quality of services provided to investors.
The Minister explained that the amendments aim to attract and sustain high-quality investments, thereby reinforcing Jordan’s position as an attractive regional and international investment hub, while directly contributing to local development and creating employment opportunities across the governorates.
The amended regulation is also expected to enhance Jordan’s competitiveness in international indicators related to the ease of doing business and investment attractiveness through improvements to the regulatory environment and by providing investors with greater clarity, confidence, and stability.
Abu Ghazaleh noted that the draft regulation was developed following extensive consultations with more than 25 entities from both the public and private sectors, in addition to a wide range of investors representing different sectors. He stressed that this reflects a genuine partnership between the government and the private sector and demonstrates a shared commitment to building a more efficient, fair, and sustainable investment environment.