LLC registration in Jordan involves registering a limited liability company with the Companies Control Department, choosing its name and business activities, determining its capital and ownership structure, preparing the memorandum and articles, and obtaining any approvals required for the proposed activity.
A Jordanian LLC has a legal and financial identity separate from its owners. As a general rule, the company is responsible for its own debts and obligations, while each member’s liability is limited to their share in the company. A single-member LLC may also be registered with the approval of the Companies Controller.
Quick Answer
How do I register an LLC in Jordan? Submit a company formation application through the Companies Control Department, provide the company and member details, business activities, capital, memorandum and articles, obtain any required approvals, pay the applicable fees, and complete registration.
What are the main requirements for forming an LLC in Jordan? You must determine the company name, business activities, registered office, members, capital and ownership shares, prepare the required constitutional documents, and obtain any special approvals required for the activity.
Can one person set up an LLC in Jordan? Yes. Although an LLC is generally formed by two or more persons, Jordanian company law allows the Companies Controller to approve registration of an LLC with a single member.
Does an LLC in Jordan require formation documents? Yes. The registration application includes the company’s memorandum and articles in the approved form, containing the information required under Jordanian company law.
Planning to set up an LLC or single-member company in Jordan? A company lawyer can review the proposed business activity, ownership structure, registration requirements, formation documents, and any approvals needed before the application is submitted.
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Setting Up a Limited Liability Company in Jordan
Forming a limited liability company in Jordan starts with choosing the appropriate legal structure, company name, business activities, capital, and ownership structure. The required information and documents are then prepared and submitted to the Companies Control Department for registration.
Jordan’s Companies Law regulates the formation and registration of LLCs, their capital, names, management, members’ liability, memorandum of association, articles of association, and other corporate requirements.
Requirements for Forming an LLC in Jordan
The main requirements generally include:
- Determine the members: An LLC is generally formed by two or more persons, although the Companies Controller may approve registration by a single member.
- Choose the company name: The name must comply with the Companies Law and include the appropriate designation for a limited liability company.
- Define the company’s business activities: The activities the company intends to carry out must be stated, and some activities may require additional approvals.
- Determine the capital: The company’s capital is stated in Jordanian dinars and divided into equal shares in accordance with the applicable law and regulations.
- Specify the registered office: The company’s principal office must be included in the formation information.
- Prepare the memorandum and articles of association: These documents contain key information about the company, its members, capital, ownership, management, and other required matters.
- Complete activity-specific requirements: Certain regulated activities may require additional documents, licenses, or approvals before registration can be completed.
Documents Required to Register an LLC in Jordan
The documents required to register a limited liability company in Jordan vary depending on the members’ status and nationality and the nature of the proposed business activity. The registration application is submitted electronically through the Companies Control Department, and the required formation documents and supporting documents must be provided according to the circumstances of the application.
The documents that may be required include:
1. Valid Jordanian civil ID for a Jordanian individual member.
2. Valid passport for a non-Jordanian member or a holder of a temporary Jordanian passport.
3. Identification card for children of Jordanian women, where applicable.
4. Valid family book where a minor is involved among the members.
5. Valid Jordan Bar Association identification card where a lawyer certifies the registration application.
6. A “To Whom It May Concern” certificate where a member is a Jordanian company.
7. Where a member is a foreign company, the parent company’s registration certificate, memorandum and articles, and the authorized representative’s power of attorney where required may need to be submitted, with translation and proper legalization or authentication as applicable.
Does LLC Registration in Jordan Require Prior Approval?
Not every LLC registration requires prior approval from another authority. However, a prior approval may be required where another applicable law or regulation requires it because of the proposed activity, ownership structure, or status of a member.
The Companies Control Department’s LLC service guidance identifies authorities that may be relevant in particular cases, including the Ministry of Interior, the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, the Central Bank of Jordan, and the National Cyber Security Center. This does not mean that every LLC requires approval from all of these authorities; the requirement depends on the particular application and business activity.
Before filing, the proposed economic activity should therefore be checked to determine whether a sector-specific approval applies.
Steps to Register an LLC in Jordan
The registration process depends on the company structure, proposed activities, ownership, and required approvals. In general, the process includes the following steps:
1. Prepare the formation application
Enter the proposed company details, members, head office, capital, ownership shares, and business activities.
2. Select the company name and business activities
Choose the proposed company name and specify the economic activities, while checking whether any activity requires a prior regulatory approval.
3. Enter the members and capital details
Complete the identification, nationality, ownership, and capital information required for each member.
4. Complete the memorandum and articles of association
Prepare the company’s constitutional documents using the required information and approved forms.
5. Upload the supporting documents and approvals
Attach the identification documents, powers of attorney, corporate documents, or regulatory approvals required for the particular application.
6. Complete the application review
The application is reviewed, and additional documents, information, or approvals may be requested before the process can proceed.
7. Complete signatures, fees, and registration
Once the requirements are satisfied, the required signatures and government fees are completed and the registration process proceeds to issuance of the company’s registration details and certificate.
The Companies Control Department provides an electronic system for company registration. Its official guidance covers application submission, review, approvals, payment of fees, and issuance of the company registration number.
If one or more founders are non-Jordanian, additional requirements may apply depending on nationality, ownership structure, and the proposed economic activity. Foreign investors should therefore confirm the applicable requirements before filing. For more details, see our guide to company formation in Jordan for foreigners.
If the business is already incorporated outside Jordan and is considering establishing a branch rather than forming a new Jordanian LLC, see our guide to registering a foreign company branch in Jordan.
How Long Does It Take to Register an LLC in Jordan?
According to the Companies Control Department’s official LLC registration service card, the published service time is 24 hours where no prior approvals are required.
This published service time applies to an application that is complete and does not require prior approvals and should not be treated as a guaranteed completion time for every application.
This should be distinguished from the statutory period under Article 59 of the Jordanian Companies Law.
Article 59 provides that the Companies Controller issues the decision approving registration within 15 days from the date the application is submitted and signed by the members. The application may be refused where the memorandum or articles contain a legal violation that is not corrected within the period specified by the Controller.
Can One Person Set Up an LLC in Jordan?
Yes. Under Article 53 of the Jordanian Companies Law, a limited liability company is generally formed by two or more persons, but the Companies Controller may approve the registration of an LLC formed by one person or allow an LLC to become owned by one person.
A single-member LLC remains legally separate from its owner. As a general rule, the company itself is responsible for its debts and obligations, while the member’s liability is limited to their ownership share, subject to the applicable law and circumstances.
Official LLC Registration Fees in Jordan
Fees last verified: September 2, 2026.
The following government fees are reproduced from the LLC registration service card published by the Companies Control Department. Fees and calculation methods may change, so the official service information should be checked again when the application is filed.
| Government fee | Amount published by the CCD |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | 0.002%, subject to a minimum of JOD 250 |
| Document filing fee | JOD 10 |
| Publication fee | JOD 15 |
| Power of attorney filing fee | JOD 10, where applicable |
| Stamps | 0.003% |
Source:
Companies Control Department – LLC Registration Service Card.
Note: The percentages above are reproduced exactly as displayed in the published CCD service card. This table covers government charges only and does not include lawyers’ fees or other professional fees.
What Does Jordanian Law Regulate for Limited Liability Companies?
Jordanian Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 and its amendments regulate the establishment, capital, name, registration, management, managers’ responsibilities, and members’ rights in a limited liability company.
One of the main characteristics of an LLC is the separation between the company’s financial liability and the personal financial liability of its members. The law also regulates the company’s memorandum and articles and permits single-member registration with the approval of the Companies Controller.
LLC Memorandum and Articles of Association
Registering an LLC in Jordan requires the formation application to be accompanied by the company’s memorandum and articles of association in the approved forms. Under Article 57 of the Jordanian Companies Law, the formation documents include information such as the company name and objectives, head office, members’ names and nationalities, notification addresses, capital and each member’s ownership share, and details of any in-kind contributions where applicable.
The exact wording and structure of the formation documents should reflect the ownership arrangement, management structure, capital, business activities, and any additional terms required for the particular company.
Role of a Company Formation Lawyer in Jordan
A company lawyer in Jordan can help determine whether an LLC or single-member LLC is suitable for the proposed business, review the ownership structure and activities, prepare or review the formation documents, and identify licenses or approvals that may be required before registration.
Legal assistance may be particularly useful where the company has foreign owners, regulated activities, specific management arrangements, in-kind contributions, or contractual provisions that need to be reflected in the company’s constitutional documents.
Frequently Asked Questions About LLC Formation in Jordan
How Do I Register an LLC in Jordan?
To register an LLC in Jordan, you submit a company formation application through the Companies Control Department and provide the company name, business activities, members, capital, and ownership details. The memorandum and articles must also be completed, together with any required approvals, signatures, fees, and supporting documents before the registration certificate is issued.
What Are the Requirements for Forming an LLC in Jordan?
The main requirements include choosing the company name, defining its business activities and registered office, determining the capital and ownership shares, and preparing the memorandum and articles of association. Any activity-specific approvals must also be obtained. An LLC generally has two or more members, although a single-member LLC may be approved.
Can One Person Set Up an LLC in Jordan?
Yes. A single person may establish an LLC in Jordan with the approval of the Companies Controller. Although an LLC is generally formed by two or more persons, Jordanian company law allows a company to be registered with one member or later become wholly owned by one person, subject to the applicable registration requirements.
Does an LLC in Jordan Require a Memorandum and Articles of Association?
Yes. Registering an LLC in Jordan requires the company’s memorandum and articles of association as part of the formation application. These documents contain key information about the company, its members, capital, business activities, registered office, and management structure. The exact provisions should reflect the company’s ownership and operational arrangements.
What Does Jordanian Law Regulate for Limited Liability Companies?
Jordanian Companies Law regulates the formation, registration, capital, name, management, constitutional documents, and rights and responsibilities of LLC members. It also recognizes the company as financially separate from its members, whose liability is generally limited to their ownership shares, and allows single-member registration with approval from the Companies Controller.
How Do I Set Up a Limited Liability Company in Jordan?
Setting up an LLC in Jordan involves choosing the company name and activities, determining the ownership structure and capital, preparing the formation documents, and submitting the application to the Companies Control Department. After the application is reviewed, required approvals are obtained, and fees and signatures are completed, the company registration certificate is issued.
Conclusion
LLC registration in Jordan is completed under the Companies Law and through the Companies Control Department. The process involves determining the company’s name, activities, ownership, capital, registered office, and formation documents, together with any approvals required for the proposed business.
A limited liability company has a financial identity separate from its members, whose liability is generally limited to their shares. Jordanian law also allows a single-member LLC to be registered with the approval of the Companies Controller.
Would you like to confirm the requirements before setting up your LLC in Jordan?
A company lawyer can review your proposed activity, ownership structure, members, formation documents, and required approvals before the registration application is submitted.
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Registration requirements and approvals may vary depending on the company’s activity, ownership structure, nationality of the members, and the rules in force when the application is submitted.
Written by: Attorney Mohammad Jaser Al-Atassi
Originally published: August 30, 2026
Last updated: September 2, 2026
Content review: This update reviewed Articles 53, 57 and 59 of Jordanian Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 and its amendments, the Companies Control Department’s LLC registration service card, the electronic new-company registration service, and the official guidance on economic activities and required approvals. The required documents, registration steps, published service time, government fees, and legal source links were updated accordingly.
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This article was prepared with reference to Jordanian legislation and official company-registration resources, including:
Legal Disclaimer:
This article provides general legal information for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice for any specific matter. Reading or using this article does not create an attorney-client relationship. Registration documents, approvals, ownership restrictions, government fees, and procedures may vary depending on the business activity, ownership structure, nationality or status of the members, and the rules in force at the time of filing. The requirements applicable to the specific case should therefore be verified before an application is submitted.
Mohammad Jaser Al-Atasi is a lawyer and legal consultant based in Amman, Jordan, with over 25 years of experience in litigation and legal advisory services. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master’s degree in Civil Law, in addition to specialized qualifications in Sharia and Arbitration. He is the founder of Al-Atasi Law Firm and Legal Consultations, where he provides legal services to individuals and businesses in civil, commercial, and criminal matters, as well as contract drafting, legal appeals, and representation before Jordanian courts.