Taxation
Represented sector associations and individual companies before the Income and Sales Tax Department in tax dispute and exemption claim proceedings.
Taxation is a dimension of virtually every significant corporate, commercial, or investment decision in Jordan. At IBLAW, our taxation practice provides clear, practically grounded legal advice that helps clients understand their tax position, structure transactions efficiently, and maintain ongoing compliance with Jordan's evolving tax framework. We are particularly well-positioned to advise international clients, investors, multinationals, and development institutions, on the full scope of their tax obligations, liabilities, and available exemptions in Jordan.
Our team works proactively with international projects, investors, and service providers to ensure tax compliance from the outset and to avert complications before they arise. We advise on all principal areas of Jordanian taxation, including corporate and individual income tax, withholding taxes on cross-border payments, general sales tax, customs duties, and social security obligations. We also assist industry and sector representatives in making sector-wide tax exemption claims before the relevant authorities.
Taxation intersects with almost every practice at IBLAW. Our tax lawyers work alongside the firm's corporate, banking, employment, capital markets, and infrastructure teams to ensure that tax considerations are integrated into transaction structuring, financing arrangements, and operational decisions from the start. This cross-disciplinary approach is particularly valued by our international clients, who require a complete view of their legal and tax position when entering or operating in the Jordanian market.
When tax disputes arise, we represent clients before Jordan's tax departments and other relevant authorities, drawing on our deep understanding of the statutory framework and administrative practice.
Key Highlights
- Represented sector associations and individual companies before the Income and Sales Tax Department in tax dispute and exemption claim proceedings.
- Advising international investors, multinationals, and project developers on Jordanian tax obligations, exemptions, and structuring, from market entry to exit.
- Experienced in tax aspects of major cross-border transactions, including M&A, project finance, employee equity plans, and special economic zone operations.
- Representing clients in tax disputes before Jordan's tax authorities, covering income tax, customs duties, sales tax, and sector-wide exemption matters.
- Trusted by global organizations on the tax dimensions of their Jordanian operations and cross-border structures.
Our Services
- Corporate and individual income tax advice
- Withholding tax analysis on dividends, interest, royalties, and service fees
- General sales tax (GST) compliance and advisory
- Customs duties and import tax advisory
- Transfer pricing considerations for intra-group transactions and cross-border payments
- Tax aspects of M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring
- Tax structuring for market entry and investment vehicles in Jordan
- Tax implications of employee equity and share incentive plans
- Tax advice in special economic zones and free zones (including Aqaba)
- Sector-wide tax exemption claims before competent authorities
- Tax dispute representation before the Income and Sales Tax Department and other bodies
- Tax due diligence in connection with acquisitions and investments