BUSINESS ENABLING ENVIRONMENTImproving Business Environment, Reduce Business Costs, and Increase Competition
A vibrant private sector is essential to meet Jordan’s growth and employment targets. One of the biggest challenges facing businesses in Jordan is regulatory costs, including the unpredictability of the regulatory framework. The Government of Jordan’s relentless efforts are directed towards streamlining the processes and eliminating barriers, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for businesses, digitalized licensing, creating a business-friendly climate. As well as boosting a healthy competition for all major economic sectors through pro-competition rules and a more balanced market.
Achieved
Land Registration and Fees Law enacted
Amended Immovable priority estimation bylaw enacted
Property Transfer and Land Sale Tax reduction decision issued by COM
Construction permit approval by utility providers cancelled for businesses
Occupancy Permit extended by 5 and 2 years for completed and uncompleted buildings respectively
Policy paper on reforming licenses adopted
Investor Journey Program launched
Vocational licenses issued by both Greater Amman Municipality and Ministry of Local Administration merged under one license leading to cancellation of health license
Low risk activities’ environmental approval process reduced to 7 days
Property transfer tax and registration fees reduced
Crafts and Industries Law abolished
Necessary legislations to reform building control in Amman and designate GAM as the competent authority for building permits control its boundaries enacted
Three sectoral licenses abolished
ISIC4 classification framework adopted and implemented on newly registered business
Vocational Licensing process digitalized
GAM vocational licensing law enacted
Procedures to predetermine immoveable property values at the Department of Land and Survey activated
Requirement to request Zoning Map as part of implementation of the Immoveable Property Estimation cancelled (Bylaw no. 4/2019)
New Business Fast Track Registration and Licensing System launched
Work and residency permits merged in one document
Amended Companies Law enacted, addressing streamlined processes for companies’ registration and other related procedures
In Progress
CCD transformed into the Integrated Business Registration Authority
IBRS project within the Investor's Journey Program launched and implemented
15 Sectoral licenses abolished or simplified
Achieved
Business monitoring and inspections bylaws enacted
New inspection prerequisite mechanism adopted
National Inspection Strategy adopted
In Progress
Integrated Inspection Management Software deployed
Achieved
Amended Competition Law and bylaws enacted
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