What steps are required to legally register a small business in Jordan and obtain the commercial registration number?

In Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Last Updated: Nov 16, 2025
I plan to open a small shop in Amman and want to understand the full registration process, from name reservation to the Commercial Register entry. What documents are required, who handles licensing and tax registration, and how long does the process usually take?

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Jaradat Lawyers

Jaradat Lawyers

Nov 16, 2025
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We would be pleased to provide you with our legal assistance in Jordan to set up your new business.

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Amman - Jordan
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Jaradat Lawyers

Jaradat Lawyers

Nov 16, 2025
Dear

Thank you for your massage. We would be pleased to provide you with our legal assistance in Jordan to set up your new business.

Kind regards,

Yazan Jaradat
Lawyer
Amman - Jordan
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RN Law Firm

RN Law Firm

Nov 17, 2025
To open a small shop in Amman, you reserve a trade name at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, then register the business (as a sole proprietorship or LLC) using your ID. After that, you obtain the municipal license from the Greater Amman Municipality, which requires the lease, site plan, civil defense approval, and your registration papers. You then register for income and sales tax using your ID, commercial registration, and lease. Social Security registration is needed if you have employees. The whole process usually takes about 5–10 working days. Rawan Noubani RN Law Firm - Founder
RN Law Firm

RN Law Firm

Nov 17, 2025
To open a small shop in Amman, you reserve a trade name at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, then register the business (as a sole proprietorship or LLC) using your ID. After that, you obtain the municipal license from the Greater Amman Municipality, which requires the lease, site plan, civil defense approval, and your registration papers. You then register for income and sales tax using your ID, commercial registration, and lease. Social Security registration is needed if you have employees. The whole process usually takes about 5–10 working days. Rawan Noubani RN Law Firm - Founder
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