Licensing and Requirements

This guidance explains the fundamental rules governing company registration in Jordan. It applies to all types of companies seeking registration with the CCD, including limited liability companies, private shareholding companies, and partnership companies.

Legal capacity and eligibility

Founders and partners must meet certain legal capacity requirements to register a company.

General requirements include:

• Founders must be of legal age (18 years or older)
• Founders must have legal capacity to enter into contracts
• Foreign nationals may establish companies subject to applicable laws
• Certain professions or activities may have additional restrictions

Company name requirements

The proposed company name must comply with naming regulations and be approved by the CCD before registration.

Name requirements:

• The name must not be identical or confusingly similar to existing registered companies
• The name must not contain prohibited words or phrases
• The name must include the company type designation (e.g., "Limited Liability Company" or "LLC")
• Foreign language names may be permitted in addition to the Arabic name

Capital requirements

Different types of companies have different minimum capital requirements as prescribed by law.

Minimum capital requirements vary by company type:

• Limited Liability Companies: typically JOD 1,000 minimum
• Private Shareholding Companies: typically JOD 50,000 minimum
• Public Shareholding Companies: typically JOD 500,000 minimum
• Certain sectors or activities may require higher minimum capital

Constitutional documents

All companies must prepare and file constitutional documents that define the company structure, governance, and operating rules.

Required constitutional documents include:

• Memorandum of Association (for LLCs and partnerships)
• Articles of Association (for shareholding companies)
• Partnership Agreement (for partnership companies)
• Documents must be notarized and include all mandatory clauses as required by law

Application submission

Company registration applications are submitted through the CCD Services Portal with all required supporting documents.

The application process includes:

• Completing the online registration form
• Uploading notarized constitutional documents
• Providing identification documents for all founders and managers
• Submitting bank certificate confirming capital deposit
• Paying applicable registration fees

Review and approval

The CCD reviews all submitted applications to verify compliance with legal requirements and completeness of documentation.

The review process typically includes:

• Verification of company name availability and compliance
• Review of constitutional documents for legal compliance
• Verification of capital deposit and financial requirements
• Review of founder and manager qualifications
• Confirmation that all required documents have been provided

Certificate issuance

Upon approval, the CCD issues a Commercial Registration Certificate confirming the company's legal registration.

The certificate includes:

• Unique company registration number
• Company name and type
• Registered address and business activities
• Registration date and certificate validity
• QR code for electronic verificatio

Ongoing compliance requirements

Registered companies must maintain ongoing compliance with CCD requirements and reporting obligations.

Key ongoing obligations include:

• Submitting annual financial statements as required
• Notifying the CCD of any changes to company information
• Maintaining registered office address
• Keeping proper books and records
• Renewing registration certificates as required

Amendments and updates

Companies must notify the CCD of any changes to registered information and may require approval for certain amendments.

Common amendments requiring notification or approval:

• Change of company name
• Change of registered address
• Addition or modification of business activities
• Changes to capital structure
• Changes to ownership or management