Companies Law No. 22 of 1997

The Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 and its amendments establish the comprehensive legal framework for company formation, registration, governance, and operations in Jordan.

Key Provisions

Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 covers the following:

Company formation, registration, and legal status requirements
Shareholder rights, corporate governance, and management obligations
Financial reporting, disclosure requirements, and transparency standards
Company amendments, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring procedures
Liquidation, insolvency, and company deregistration processes

Scope of Application

Covers all company types operating in Jordan, including limited liability companies, private shareholding companies, public shareholding companies, partnerships, and foreign company branches.