Moving to Jordan: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Jordan: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 3 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Jordan the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Jordan you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in calendar year). The typical route is Property residence (JOD 150–300k): Property ≥JOD 200k from developer, JOD 300k resale, JOD 150k outside Amman (5-yr residence); CBI via USD 750k–1.5m deposits/bonds There are 3 open residence programmes in Jordan — see the list below.
Living there
Amman has a cold semi-arid climate with winter highs around 12.7 °C and summer highs around 32 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 20% |
| Rezydencja podatkowa | po 183 dniach — 183 days in calendar year |
| Typowa ścieżka pobytu | Property residence (JOD 150–300k) — Property ≥JOD 200k from developer, JOD 300k resale, JOD 150k outside Amman (5-yr residence); CBI via USD 750k–1.5m deposits/bonds |
| Typ klimatu | cold semi-arid · 12.7° / 32° (Amman) |
Residence programmes in Jordan
- Five-year residence through real-estate purchase — Inwestycja CHF 169'500 · open · 2026-10
- Investor residence (business investment) — investment · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by investment (2025 framework) — Inwestycja CHF 565'000 · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Jordan to become tax resident?
po 183 dniach. 183 days in calendar year Some foreign investment income taxed since 2019
How much tax will I pay in Jordan?
In Jordan the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Jordan offer?
Five-year residence through real-estate purchase (CHF 169'500); Investor residence (business investment); Citizenship by investment (2025 framework) (CHF 565'000)
What is the usual way to move to Jordan?
Property residence (JOD 150–300k). Property ≥JOD 200k from developer, JOD 300k resale, JOD 150k outside Amman (5-yr residence); CBI via USD 750k–1.5m deposits/bonds
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