Foreign companies can legally register a non-operating (dormant) company in Jordan. Even if the company will not conduct business immediately, certain legal requirements must be met.
Here is a simplified guide to registering a foreign non-operating company:
Requirements and Documents
To register a foreign company in Jordan, you need to submit:
- Application for a new company registration
- Documents from the parent company, including:
- Certificate of incorporation
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Power of attorney authorizing a resident in Jordan to manage and coordinate the company with the parent office
- Audited financial statements for the last financial year from the parent company
All documents must be:
- Certified by the Jordanian embassy in the country of issuance
- Certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of issuance
- Certified by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Translated into Arabic by a legal translator
- Certified by a Notary Public in Jordan
Key Details
- Company Name: The company keeps the same name as the parent company
- Capital: Matches the parent company’s share capital
- Fees: Registration and publication fees are exempted
Legal Notes
Even if the company is non-operating:
- It must comply with Jordanian Companies Law No. 22 of 1997
- Annual filings and legal records must be maintained
- Neglecting compliance can lead to penalties or, in extreme cases, court-ordered dissolution
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