RESTRICTEDWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
6 January 1999
(99-0025)
Working Party on the
Accession of JordanOriginal:  English
ACCESSION OF JORDAN
Information on Policy Measures Affecting Trade in Services
The Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has submitted the following
information on the existing regime in the area of serv ices in the format of the Secretariat's Technical
Note (document WT/ACC/5) with the request that it be circulated to members of the Working Party.
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Table 1: Measures Relating to Market Access
Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
A. HORIZONTAL
Commercial Presence: All
Sectors(3) Subject to the provision of other laws :
Full foreign equity is allowed in any project or economic activity
except in the following sectors:  1) Construction contracting
services, 2) commerce and commercial services and 3) mining ,
in which maximum foreign equity allowed is 50%.Investment Promotion Law No. 16 of  1995.
Temporary Entry and Stay of
Natural Persons: All Sectors(4) Non-Jordanians seeking work as investors or employees in
Jordan must  obtain temporary residency permits.  However,
experts whose work stay period is for less than three months are
exempt from residency permit requirement. All individuals
seeking  employment must also apply for temporary work
permits. Temporary work and residency permits are issued for amaximum period of one year, but are renewable. Jordan does not
grant non-Jordanians permanent residency status.Temporary Residency and Affairs of Non-Jordanians
Law No. 24 of 1973.
Labor Law No. 8 of 1996.
(4) Foreign investors must have projects approved by Ministry
of Industry and Trade to be granted temporary residency permits.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(4) Non-Jordanians seeking employment in Jordan are granted
temporary work and residency permits only if it is established
that they possess outstanding qualifications not available in
Jordan, and that their employment does not deprive Jordaniansof work opportunities. Permit requests are studied on a case by
case basis. As well, the Ministry of Labor periodically issues list
of professions  which are reserved  until further notice for
Jordanians, on the basis of a study of market conditions.
Civil Service: All Sectors (4) Government jobs are reserved for Jordanians. Non-
Jordanians may be employed on contract basis only,  in cases of
demonstrable need, and if no comparable qualities are availablein Jordanians.Civil Service Regulation No. 1 of 1998.
Companies Law: All Sectors (3) A company is Jordanian if it is established and registered in
Jordan according to Company Law, regardless of  owners
nationality. All references hereunder to Jordanian companies areto such locally constituted entities.Companies Law No.22 of 1997.
A company is foreign if it is registered abroad and has its
principle place  of operation outside Jordan.  Such companies
may have operations in Jordan, or maintain representative
offices. Foreign companies have  a special registration status in
Jordan.
The Following are the company forms available in Jordan:
- Public limited companies: Those are publicly traded,  and
liability is limited to the value of the stocks.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
- Private limited liability companies: Those are closely traded,
and liability is limited to the value of the stocks
- Simple partnerships:  Those involve two kinds of partners.
Unlimited liability partners and limited liability partners.
Limited liability partners are not issued stocks.
- Limited Partnerships: Those involve two kinds of partners.
Unlimited liability partners and limited liability partners.
Stocks are issued for the limited partners.
General Partnerships:  Those involve only unlimited liabilitypartners.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
B. SPECIFIC SECTORS
1. BUSINESS SERVICES
A. Professional Services
(a) Legal Services (861) (1) Lawyers must be domiciled in Jordan  to maintain
membership in Bar Association and practice law in Jordan.
(3) Access restricted to lawyers, as natural persons or in general
partnerships.
(3) Establishment required. Legal practice must be through a
single office. Branching is not allowed.
(3) A lawyer may not represent simultaneously on an annual
retainer basis of a total more than 5 companies and/or agencies,
and/or branches , and  not more than two publicly heldcompanies.
(4) Nationality condition applies.Jordan Bar Association Law No. 11 of 1972.
(b) Accounting, auditing, and
bookkeeping services (862)(1) Auditors must be domiciled in Jordan to  maintain
membership  in  professional association and practice auditing in
Jordan.
(3) In auditing, access restricted to  auditors as natural persons or
in general partnerships.Certified Public Accountancy Profession Law no. 32
of 1985.
Certified Public Accountancy Regulation no. 42 of
1987.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(d) Architectural services
(8671)(1) Commercial presence required for provision of  engineering
(including architectural)* design services.Jordan Engineers’ Association Law No. 15 of 1972.
(*Architects are considered a class of engineers, and
are covered by the same laws.)
(e) Engineering services(8672) (3)At least one of the founders of any Jordanian engineering
company must be a Jordanian engineer.Engineering Bureaux and Companies Regulation No. 2
of 1985.
(3)At least half of the partners in any Jordanian engineering
company must be engineers. An engineering company must also
be at least half owned by engineers.Jordan Engineers Association Law No. 15 of 1983.
(3) An engineering bureau (sole proprietorship) must be fully
owned by a  Jordanian Engineer.Engineering Bureaux and Companies Regulation No. 2
of 1985.
(3)Engineering companies are allocated annual maximum output
quotas (m2 design/year) according to rank which in turn is
determined by total staff resources and qualification.
(3)Non-Jordanian engineering firms are allowed access onlythrough a joint venture with a Jordanian firm, and only in
projects that demand expertise and knowledge not available inany Jordanian firm. Specialities and projects open to  non-
Jordanian engineering firms are designated by the Minister.
(4)Nationality condition applies.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(h) Medical and dental
services (9312)Medical services
(3) Ownership of individual clinics is restricted to licensed
physicians, but investments in medical centers (complexes of
medical clinics and services) is open to partial ownership bynon-physicians.
(4) Nationality condition applies.The Jordanian Physicians Association Law No. 13 of
1972.
Dental services
(3)Access restricted to dentists. One clinic per dentist. Numberof clinics in any area may be set on basis of a population needs
test.
(4)Access restricted to Jordanians, but foreign  visiting dentists
may be granted one month permit to practice by the Minister.Dentists Association Law No. 17 of 1972
(i)Veterinary services(932) (1)Veterinarians must be domiciled to gain membership in
professional association and practice in Jordan.
(3) Access restricted to veterinarians.
(4) Nationality condition applies.Veterinarians Association Law No. 16 of 1972.
Veterinary Practice Law No. 10 of 1988.
(j) Services provided by
midwives, nurses,
physiotherapists and
paramedical personnel (93191)Midwives and nurses
(4)Non-Jordanians  may practice by the Minister’s  permission
only.Chartered Midwives and Nurses Association Law No.
18 of 1972.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
Physiotherapists
(3) Service must be provided through establishmentPractice of Physiotherapy Regulation No. 57 of 1986.
(k) Other Opticians and Optometrists:
(3) Access restricted to Jordanian specialists.
(4) Opticians and Optometrists must be Jordanian.Opticians, Optometrists and Contact Lens Specialists
Regulation No. 9 of 1986.
Dental technicians:
(4) Nationality condition applies.Dental Technicians Regulation No. 72 of 1971.
Pharmacists:
(3) Access restricted to pharmacists as natural persons or in
general partnerships. Only one outlet per licensed pharmacist
allowed.
(3) Number of pharmacies in any area may be set on basis of
population needs test.
(4) Nationality condition applies.Practice of Pharmacy Law No. 43 of 1972.
Pharmacists Association Law No. 51 of 1972WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
C. Research and Development Services
b. R&D on Social Sciences
and the Humanities (852)(3) A periodical publication published for mass distribution must
be owned by Jordanians or companies wholly owned by
Jordanians, and may not receive any funding from non-Jordanian
sources.
(4) Director of  research center must be Jordanian.Press and Publications Law No. 8 of 1998.
D. Real Estate Services
(a) Involving own or leased
property (821)(1) Establishment required for provision of services regarding
property located in Jordan.The Rights of Juridical Entities to Dispose with Real
Estate Law No. 61.
(3) Access restricted to Jordanian natural persons. Establishmentrequired. Juridical entities may not engage in  trading in real
estate.  However, juridical entities registered in, and having
commercial presence in Jordan and which are in the business of
real estate development, may, subject to Cabinet’s approval,acquire vacant land for purposes of development and subsequent
sale or lease as commercial or residential properties. .The Purchase and Sale of Real Estate by Non-
Jordanians Law No. 40.
The Surveying Profession and Real Estate Bureaux
Regulation No. 30 of 1981.
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(b) On a fee or a contract
basis(822)(1) Establishment required for provision of services regarding
property located in Jordan.
(3) Access restricted to Jordanian natural persons.
Real estate agents must be Jordanian.The Rights of Juridical Entities to Dispose with Real
Estate Law No. 61.
The Purchase and Sale of Real Estate by Non-
Jordanians Law No. 40.
The Surveying Profession and Real Estate Bureaux
Regulation No. 30 of 1981.
E. Rental/Leasing Services Without Operators
(c) Relating to other transport
equipment
(83101+(83102+83105)(1) For private cars rent-A-Car, access restricted to Jordanian
persons.
(4) Director of Car-rental service must be Jordanian.Rent-A-Car Bureaux Regulations No. 90 of 1974.
F. Other Business Services
(a) Advertising  (871) (3) Access restricted to Jordanian natural persons, Jordanian
general partnerships with majority ownership by Jordanians, or
public or private limited companies with Jordanians as majorityof board of directors.
(4) Director of advertising agency must be Jordanian.Commercial Agents and Intermediaries Law No. 44 of
1985.
Press and Publications Law No. 10 of 1993.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(b) Market research and public
opinion polling services (864)(3) A periodical publication published for mass distribution must
be owned by Jordanians or companies wholly owned by
Jordanians, and may not receive any funding from non-Jordanian
sources.
(4) Director of public opinion polling bureau must be Jordanian.Press and Publications Law no. 8 of 1998.
(e) Technical testing and
analysis services (8676)(3) Compulsory testing of goods, food  and medication is carried
out by accredited  government and academic institutions labs.
Geo-technical site and soil tests  may be conducted by qualified
engineering firms.Standards and Metrology Law No. 15 of 1994.
Drugs Testing Regulation No. 7 of 1994.
Food Safety Regulation No. 8 of 1994.
Basis and Standards of Qualifications of Engineering
and Consultation Bureaux Instructions , pursuant to
article 4 of Public Works Law No. 71 of 1986.
(j) Services incidental toenergy distribution (887)(3) The rights to the distribution of electrical power in Amman
and Zarqa and of services incidental thereof is granted as a
concession to two public limited companies, ending in Amman
in 2012 and in Irbid in 2011. The National Electric PowerCompany distributes electricity outside concession areas, but
Cabinet may grant concessions within domain of national
electric power company.Ratification of the Agreement between the
Government and the Jordanian Electricity Company in
Amman and the Central Jordan Electricity Company in
Zarqa Law No. 50 of 1962. Ratification of Agreementbetween the Government and the Ajloun Electricity
Company in Irbid Law No. 1 of 1961.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
Services incidental to Petroleum Distribution
(3) Distribution services incidental to Petroleum, its hydrocarbon
compounds and manufactured secondary materials is granted
exclusively as a concession to the Jordan Petroleum Refinerycompany PLC, until 2008.Ratification of the Concession Granted to the
Jordanian Petroleum Refinery Company PLC No. 19
of 1958.
(k) Placement and supply
services of personnel (872)(3) It is not allowed by law to register companies whose stated
purpose is placement and supply of personnel , since regulations
governing such companies are not issued yet. However,  in
practice many firms which have other stated purposes do
provide such services, especially in the area of domestic
personnel placement and supply.Labor Law No.8  of 1996.
(l) Investigation and security
(873)(3) Private investigation services not allowed. Guard service
companies must be licensed by Ministry of Interior. There is a
freeze presently on issuing licenses to such service providers
awaiting further legislation.Practice in Ministry of Interior
(m) Related scientific and
technical consulting (8675)(1) Geologist must be domiciled in Jordan to practice in Jordan,
but experts working for the government may be exempt fromthis requirement.Geologists Association Law No. 47 of 1972.
The Jordanian Constitution of 1952.
(3) Access to mining and minerals extractions is to be granted by
concession subject to Parliament’s approval.
(4) Access for non-Jordanians is subject to the Minister’spermission.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(r) Printing, publishing(88442) (3) Periodical publications intended for mass distribution must
be wholly owned by Jordanian natural persons, or Jordanian
companies wholly owned by Jordanians, and may not receive
any funding from non-Jordanian sources.
(4) Director of  Press and Publications firm must be Jordanian.Press and Publications Law No. 8 of 1998.
C. Telecommunication Services
Voice telephone services
(7521)
Telex services (7523)
Telegraph services (7522)
Facsimile services (7521,
7529)
Private leased circuits (7522**
+7523**)(1) Call back not allowed.
(3) Access restricted to the Jordan Telecommunication
Corporation  (JTC) until 2002. Subsequent number of providers
is policy matter to be set by the Cabinet.
(4)  JTC employees must be Jordanian.The Telecommunication Law No. 13 of 1995.
Telecommunications Cor poration Employees and
Workers Regulation No. 21 of 1995.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
-Packet-switched data
transmission services (7523**)
-Electronic mail (7523**)
-Internet (excluding voice
telephone and facsimile
services)
-On-line information and data
base retrieval (7523**)
-Circuit switched data
transmission services
(7523**)(1) Restricted
(3) Service must be provided over circuits leased from JTC.
(o)Other:
Mobile telephone services
(land based GSM (1) Restricted
(3) Duopoly maintained until 2001. Number of service providers
subsequently is policy matter to be set by Cabinet.
Paging Services (land based) (3) Number of service providers subject to an economic needs
test.
Public pay-phone boothservices(3) Number of service providers subject to an economic needs
test. Service must be provided over circuits leased from JTC.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
D. Audio-visual services
(a) Motion picture and video
tape production and
distribution services (9611)(4) Director of audio-visual  distribution outlets  must be
Jordanian.Pre-screening of Audio-Visual Materials Regulation
No. 19 of 1998.
(b) Motion picture  projection
services (9612)(3) Movie theatre licenses subject to approval of Ministry of
Interior and Ministry of Information.
(d) Radio and televisiontransmission services (7524)(3)Access restricted to Jordan Radio and Television Co rporation. Radio and Television Corporation Law No. 43 of
1985.
3. CONSTRUCTION ANDRELATED ENGINEERING
SERVICES (511-518)(3)Access for non-Jordanian companies is only through joint
ventures with Jordanian firms, and only in projects which
Jordanian contractors cannot undertake alone. Exception to this
may be granted in case of  development projects which are
externally funded and work on official facilities of diplomatic
missions.Construction Contractors Law No. 13 of 1987.
Public Works Regulation No. 71 of 1986.
(4)  Non-Jordanian engineering contracting companies are
required to employ at least as many Jordanian engineers as non-Jordanian engineers, and in any case no less than one Jordanian
engineer. Joint ventures must employ in total at least as many
Jordanian as non-Jordanian engineers.Jordan Engineers Association Law No. 15 of 1972.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
4. DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
A. Commission agents
services (621)(1) Domicile required.
(3) Access restricted to Jordanian natural persons, Jordanian
general partnerships with majority ownership by nationals, and
public or private limited companies with Jordanians as majority
of board of directors.Commercial Agents and Intermediaries Law No. 44 of
1985.
Commercial Law No. 12 of 1966.
(4) Commission agents must be Jordanian.
(4) Agents of a merchant or commercial establishment (sole
proprietorship) whose center of administration is outside Jordan
must be Jordanian.
5. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
C. Higher  educationalservices (923)(3) Subject to an unwritten economic needs test.
(4) President, Vice President and Deans of Faculty in State
Universities must be Jordanian.Higher Education Law No. 28 of 1985.
D. Adult Education (4) Director of adult education center  must be Jordanian. Cultural Centers Regulation No. 68 of 1978.
6. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
A. Sewage services (9401) (3) Sewage removal through waste pipes and sewer networks is
the monopoly of the Jordan Water Authority.Water Authority Law No. 18 of 1988.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
B. Refuse Disposal services
(9402)(3) Garbage collection is restricted to municipal governments
unless otherwise permitted by authorities.Garbage Collection Fees and the Prevention of Health
Within Municipalities Regulation No. 1 of 1978.
7. FINANCIAL SERVICES
A. All insurance and
insurance-related services
(812**)
(a) Life insurance services(8121)(3) Access for non-Jordanian firms is through a single branch.
Jordanian insurance companies must be Public Limited
Companies. Licenses for new  insurance companies are subject
to an implicit economic needs test. New licenses are presently
frozen.Companies Law No.22 of 1997.
Insurance Supervision Law No. 30 of 1984.
(4) Non-specialists employees must be Jordanian. Foreign
specialists employed may not exceed 3 unless otherwise
approved by the Minister.
(4)Branch manager of a foreign insurance firm  must be
Jordanian.
(b) Non-life insurance services(8129)(1) Commercial presence required for issuing insurance contracts
on property in Jordan and movable property en route to Jordan.Companies Law No.22 of 1997.
Insurance Supervision Law No. 30 of 1984.
(3) Access for non-Jordanian firms is through a single branch.
Jordanian insurance companies must be Public Limited
Companies.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(4) Non-specialists employees must be Jordanian. Foreign
specialists employed may not exceed 3 unless otherwise
approved by the Minister.
(4) Branch manager of foreign firms must be Jordanian.
(c) Reinsurance and
Retrocession (81299)(3) Access for non-Jordanian firms is through a single branch.
Jordanian insurance companies must be Public LimitedCompanies.Companies Law No.22 of 1997.
Insurance Supervision Law No. 30 of 1984.
(4) Non-specialists employees must be Jordanian. Foreign
specialists employed may not exceed 3 unless otherwise
approved by the Minister.
(4) Branch manager of foreign firms  must be Jordanian.
(d) Services auxiliary to
insurance (including broking
and agency services) (8140)(3) For brokerage firms, access restricted to Jordanian natural
and juridical persons. All partners in insurance brokerage
companies must be licensed brokers.Licensing Instructions for Insurance Intermediaries
pursuant to article 33/a of
Insurance Supervision Law of 1984
(3) For agencies, access restricted to Jordanian natural persons,
Jordanian general partnerships with majority ownership by
nationals, and  public or private limited companies withJordanians as majority of board of directors.Commercial Agents and Intermediaries Law No. 44 of
1985.
(4) Brokers must be Jordanian. Director of brokerage firm must
be a broker.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(4) Insurance agent or director of agent company must be
Jordanian.
B. Banking and other financial services (excluding insurance)
(a) Acceptance of deposits and
other repayable funds from the
public (8115-8119)(3) Service may be provided by banks or  “financial companies.” Banks Law No. 24 of 1971.
(3) Jordanian banks must be public limited companies. Issuing
new  licenses for local and foreign banks is subject to an
economic needs test requirement. Branching within Jordan is
subject to the Central Bank’s approval on the basis of an
economic needs test regarding the area of branching.
(3) For financial companies, new licenses subject to an economic
needs test condition. Licenses currently frozen.
(4) Non-Jordanians may be employed by banks only by CentralBank’s permission , and if  justified on needs basis.
(b) Lending of all typesincluding consumer credit,
mortgage credit, factoring and
financing of commercialtransactions (8113)(3) Provision must be through banks,  financial companies or
specialized lending institutions. For banks and financial
companies see above. For latter, licensing subject to Cabinet’s
approval.Banks Law No. 24 of 1971.
(c) Financial leasing (8112) (3) Provision must be through banks, financial companies or
specialized lending institutions.Banks Law No. 24 of 1971
Central Bank of Jordan Law No. 23 of 1971.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(d) All payments and money
transmission services
(81339**)(3) Provision must be through banks and financial companies. Banks Law No. 24 of 1971
Central Bank of Jordan Law No. 23 of 1971.
-Trading for own account or
for account of customers,
whether on an exchange, in anover the-counter market, or
otherwise , the following:
-Money market instruments(cheques , bills, certificates of
deposits etc 81339*)(3) Service must be provided through banks  and financial
service companies which must be public limited companies.Banks Law No. 24 of 1971.
Draft Licensing Instructions of Financial Service
Companies and Financial Professionals.
-Foreign exchange (81333) (3) Service must be provided through banks and exchange
bureaux licensed by the Central Bank.  Money exchange
companies must be general partnerships, simple partnerships or
private limited partnerships. Other company forms must be
approved by Central Bank.Currency Exchange Law No. 26 of 1992.
(g) Participating in issues of
all kinds of securities,
including underwriting and
placement as an agent(whether publicly or privately)
and provision of service
related to such issues (8132)(3) Provision of service must be provided by:
Banks, through affiliated companies or separate accounts. Banks
must be public limited companies.
Licensed financial service companies which must be public
limited companies.Draft Licensing Instructions of Financial Service
Companies and Financial Professionals.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(i) Asset management, such as
cash or portfolio management,
all forms of collective
investment management,pension fund management
(81323*)(3) Provision of service must be through banks or financial
service companies, which in this case must be public limited
companies.Draft Licensing Instructions of Financial Service
Companies and Financial Professionals.
(j) Settlement and clearing
services for the financial
assets, including securities,
derivative products, and other
negotiable instruments (81319or 81339)(3) Public service restricted to the clearing  house at the stock
exchange commission.Securities Law No. 23 for 1997.
(k) Advisory and other
auxiliary financial services on
all the activities listed inarticle 1B of MTN.TNC/w/50,
including credit reference and
analysis, investment and
portfolio research and advice,
advice on acquisitions and oncorporate restructuring
strategy (8131 or 8133)(3) Service must be provided through banks or  a specialized
financial service company which must be either   public limited
companies, private limited companies or simple partnership.Draft Licensing Instructions of Financial Service
Companies and Financial Professionals.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(l). Provision and transfer of
financial information and
financial data processing and
related software by providersof other financial services
(8131)(3) Service must be provided through banks or financial service
companies which must be either  public limited companies,
private limited companies or simple partnership.Draft Licensing Instructions of Financial Service
Companies and Financial Professionals.
8. HEALTH RELATED AND SOCIAL SERVICES (other than those listed under 1.A.h-j)
A. Hospital services (9311) (1) Owner of  so le proprietorship must be a physician. One of
the owners in partnerships and/or  in  private limited companies
must be a physician.
(4) At least ¾ of physicians in any hospital must be Jordanian.
At least half  of all staff must be Jordanian.Private Hospitals Regulation  No. 15 of 1984.
B. Other human health
services (93199, other than
93191)
Medical Labs(4) Nationality condition for lab director. Private Medical Laboratories Licensing and
Administration Regulation No. 23 of 1982.
C. Social services (933)
Nursing homes, convalescent
homes, rehabilitation centers,disabled care.(3) Same as in hospitals, but some requirements , including
requirement of ownership by physicians, may be waived as
deemed appropriate by the Minister.
(4) Same as in hospitals, but some staffing requirements may be
waived as deemed appropriate by the Minister.Private Hospitals Regulation No. 85 of 1980.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
9. TOURISM AND TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES
B. Travel agencies and tour
operators services (7471)(1) Foreign travel agencies must implement their tours in Jordan
through a Jordanian tour operator.Travel and Tourism Bureaux Regulation No. 14 of
1996.
(3) Access restricted to Jordanian natural persons. Travel and Tourism Bureaux Regulation No. 14 of
1996.
Tourism Law No. 30 of 1988.
(4) Director of travel and tourism bureau must be Jordanian. Tourism and Hospitality Premises Regulation No. 7 of
1997.
(4) Travel and tourism bureau must employ at least five
Jordanians.Travel and Tourism Bureaux Regulation No. 14 of
1996.
C. Tourist guides services(7472)(4) Nationality condition applies.
10. RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SPORTING SERVICES (other than audio-visual services) (964)
A. Entertainment services
(including theatre, live bands
and circus services) (9619)(3) Foreign circus shows must come through a registered
Jordanian sports club.
(4) All Individual and troupe performances subject to licensing
by the Minister.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
B. News agency services (962) (4) Practice of journalism  is subject to a nationality requirement.
This includes editing, writing, reporting, photography,
illustrating, commentary, translation and/or teaching journalism.
However, nationality requirement does not apply tocorrespondents of foreign news agencies.Journalists Association Law No. 1 of 1983.
Foreign Media Correspondents Regulation No. 15 of
1995.
C. Sporting and other
recreational services (964)(3) Sports clubs may be established only by Jordanian natural
persons. Non-Jordanians may establish  clubs which Jordanians
may not join, unless no other similar Jordanian club is available.Clubs Registration and Licensing Regulation No. 19 of
1987.
11. TRANSPORT SERVICES
A. Maritime transport services.
(a) Passenger Transport (7211)
(b) Freight Transport(7212)(1) All ships docking in Jordan must have a local Port Agent.
(4) 1/5 of crew on Jordanian ships must be Jordanian. Also,
shipmaster, ship officers and technical staff must be Jordanian,
except if otherwise dictated by necessity.Maritime Law No. 12 of 1972.
(d) Maintenance and repair of
vessels (8868)(3) Access restricted to Jordanian natural and juridical entities.
One of the Jordanian owners must possess the required technicalqualifications.Maritime Maintenance in Aqaba Port Instructions
pursuant to Port Corporation Law No. 36 of 1985.
(e) Pushing and towing
services (7214)(3) Within Jordanian waters access restricted to Jordanian ships.
(4) All crew members on Jordanian ships sailing in Jordanian
waters must be Jordanians. Jordanian ships are ships registeredin Jordan.Maritime Law No. 12 of 1972.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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(f) Supporting services  for
maritime transport (745**)(3) Monopoly of Ports Corporation. Ports Corporation Law No. 36 of 1985.
C. Air transport services
(a) Passenger transportation
(731)
(b) Freight transportation
(732)Marketing only:
(3)Airline may be represented through agents, sales offices, or
any other form only by permission of Civil Aviation Authority
or on basis of bilateral treaty. In practice, airline agents must be
Jordanian natural or juridical persons.
(4)Director of agent company must be Jordanian.Civil Aviation Law No. 50 of 1985.
(c) Rental of aircraft with crew
(734)
(d) Maintenance and repair of
aircraft (8868)(3) Royal Jordanian Airlines has a  monopoly to provide this
service, although  some other airlines have managed to self-
provide their maintenance. In any case, independent providersnot allowed.
(3) Monopoly of Royal Jordanian AirlinesAlia Corporation (The Royal Jordanian Airlines) Law
No. 10 of 1969.
(e) Supporting services for airtransport (746)(3) In practice, access restricted to national carrier and airport
authority.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
E. Rail transport services-Provision of Transport Services on the Hijazi line
(a) Passenger Transport (7111)
(b) Freight Transport (7112)
(c) Pushing and Towing
Services(7113)
(d) Maintenance and repair of
rail transport equipment
(8868)
(e) Supporting services for rail
transport (743)(1) Cross border transportation on the Hijazi line is to be
regulated by treaty. Cross border operations between Syria and
Jordan are presently not allowed, as each operates services on
Hijazi line within respective territory.
(3) Establishment of  Railroad infrastructure and operations is
subject to Cabinet’s approval. The only existing railroad line is a
religious trust, and is inalienable property subject to government
administration. However, the board of directors  may reach
agreements to allow private sector to exploit railroad line
commercially.Jordanian Hijazi Railway Regulation No. 1 of 1954.
Railroads Law of 1932.
The Jordanian Constitution of 1952.
F. Road Transport Services
(a) Passenger Transport-Urban and suburban regular
transportation (71211)
Interurban regular
transportation (71213)(3) Public bus transportation  within Amman municipality is
restricted to the  Public Transport Corporation . Other service
providers are allowed access only by PTC’s permission.
(3) Access to passenger bus transport on designated routes
outside Amman is restricted to Jordanian natural persons.Public Transport Corporations Law No. 19 of 1985.
Traffic Law No. 14 of  1984.
Registration and Renewal of Public Transport Vehicles
Licenses Instructions No. 1 issued pursuant to article 4and 28 of the Traffic Law No. 14 of 1984.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
Urban and suburban special
transportation (71212)
Interurban special
transportation (71214)Special tourist transport
Commercial presence required.
(4) All staff must be Jordanian.Special Tourist Transport Instructions.
Taxi services (71221) (3)Access restricted to Jordanian natural persons.
(4)Nationality condition for drivers.
(b) Freight transport (7123) (1) Access to internal  freight transport is restricted exclusively to
Jordanian vehicles. Foreign vehicles may transport outboundgoods from Jordan by Cabinet’s approval only.
(3) Total number of freight vehicles set by law. Owners of
commercial driving vehicles must be Jordanian.
(4) Director of freight transport company must be Jordanian.
Drivers subject to nationality condition.Traffic Law No. 14 of 1984.
Registration of Freight Transport Vehicles Regulation
No. 46 of 1983.
(c) Rental of commercialvehicles with operators (7124)(1) Access to internal freight transport is restricted exclusively to
Jordanian vehicles. Foreign vehicles may transport outbound
goods from Jordan by Cabinet’s approval only.
(3) Total number of freight vehicles set by law. Owners of
commercial driving vehicles must be Jordanian.
(4) Director of freight transport company must be Jordanian.
Drivers subject to nationality condition.Registration of Cargo Transport Vehicles Regulation
No. 46 of 1983.
Unpublished Ministry of Transport Instructions.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
H. Services auxiliary to all modes of transport
(a) Cargo-handling
services(741)
(b) Storage and warehousing
services (742)(3) In Air transport, access restricted to Royal Jordanian
Airlines. In Maritime Transport, access restricted to Ports
Corporation.Ports Corporation Law No. .36 of 1985.
Alia Corporation Law 10 of 1969.
(c) Freight Transport Agency
services (748)(3) In practice, access restricted to Jordanian natural and
juridical entities.
(4) In practice, director of freight agency must be Jordanian.Commercial Agents Intermediaries Law No. 44 of
1985.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
A. HORIZONTAL
Investment: All Sectors (3)Minimum foreign investment allowed in any activity or
project, other than in public limited companies, is JD50,000.
(3)Foreign investments are to be granted national treatment,
unless otherwise stipulated by sectoral laws.Promotion Law No. 16 of 1995.
Temporary Entry and Stay of
Natural Persons: All Sectors.(4)Work permit fees are higher for non- Arabs than for Arab
nationals.Workers Fees Regulation No.36 of 1997.
Income Tax Law (3)Only Jordanians are granted tax exemptions for dependents
who are students.Income Tax Law No. 57 of 1985.
Real Estate :All Sectors (3) Purchases by natural persons:
Non-Jordanians need the Cabinet’s approval to lease a real estate
for a total of more than three consecutive years.Lease and Purchase of Real Estate by Non-Jordanians
Law No. 40 of 1953.
Real estate purchases by non-Jordanian natural persons are
allowed strictly for purposes of business administration and
residence, and only within municipal and city boundaries or
existing urban master plans. All purchases are subject to theCabinet’s approval. Acquired real estate must be developed
within 5 years of acquisition.Economic Embargo and the Prohibition of Dealing
with the Enemy Law No. 11 of 1995.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
Purchases by  juridical persons:
Companies and other juridical entities-including locally
constituted entities, as well as entities which are constituted
abroad, but  duly registered in Jordan and with businessactivities therein- may purchase real estate strictly for purposes
of business administration within municipalities, cities or master
urban plans but subject to the Cabinet’s approval.The Rights of Juridical Persons  to Dispose with Real
Estate Law No. 61 of 1953.
The Cabinet may allow non-speculative purchases  of real estateby juridical entities registered in Jordan  outside municipal and
city boundaries for any proposed  use deemed to promote public
interest.
Transfer of property along Arab Israeli Border must be only to
Jordanians, unless by Cabinet’s Permission.
Authorization for purchase, lease, exploitation, or appropriationof state owned lands is restricted to Jordanian nationals.Administration and Authorization for Use of State
Properties Law No. 17 of 1974.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
B. SPECIFIC SECTORS
1. BUSINESS SERVICES
A. Professional Services
(d) Architectural services
(8671)
(e) Engineering services
(8672)(3) Engineers Association registration and annual
membership fees are higher for non-Jordanian firms.
(4) Engineers Association registration and annual
membership are higher for non-Arabs.
(4) An Arab engineer who is head of a specialty in a firm is
assigned ¼ quota∗ of a Jordanian counterpart.Jordan Engineers Association  Internal Regulation
No. 2 of 1983.
Engineering Bureaux and Companies Regulations
No. 3 of 1985.
Technical Instructions for Engineering Offices for
1979.
(h) Medical and dentalservices(8312)(4) Physicians Association pension and social security
program available for Jordanians only.
(4) Association’s registrati on and annual membership fees
for non-Jordanians may be higher.Physicians Social Security and Pensions
Regulation No. 59 of 1978.
Physicians Association Law No. 13 0f 1972.
(i) Veterinary services (932) (4)Veterinari ans association social and pension programs
benefits available to Jordanians only.Veterinarians Social Security and Pension
Regulation No. 13 of 1979.
                                                     
∗ Engineering companies are allocated annual maximum output quotas (m2 design/year) are set according to rank which is determined by total staff resources and 
qualification.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
(k) Other Pharmacists:
(4) Pharmacists Association Pension and Social  Security
benefits available for Jordanian Citizens.Pharmacists Social Insurance and Pension
Regulation No. 46 of 1974.
3. CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED ENGINEERING SERVICES
(3) Joint ventures and Cons ortia between Jordanian and
foreign contractors are subject to stricter grading criteria.
(3) Contractors associati on registration and annual
membership fees are higher for Non-Jordanian contractors.
(4) Contractors’ associa tion registration and annual
membership fees are higher for Non-Jordanian contractors.Classification of Cons truction Contractors
Instructions Pursuant to  Article 23 of the Public
Works Law of 71 of 1986.
Jordanian Construction C ontractors Association
Regulation No. 31 of 1990.
7. FINANCIAL SERVICES
A. All insurance andinsurance-related services(812**)(3) Minimum capital requirement for foreign insurance
firms in Jordan-with the exception of reinsurance firms-should be at least twice the amount required of Jordanian
firms. This amount is presently set at JD4m for Non-Jordanian firms and JD 2m for Jordanian firms.Insurance Companies Regulation No. 33 of 1995.
Insurance Supervision Law No. 30 of 1984.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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(3) Security deposit required of foreign firms must twice
the amount required of  Jordanian firms for all types ofinsurance. License of any firm is suspended if  the grossannual premium is not at leas t five times the value of the
security deposit for firms which practice many types ofinsurance, and 6 times the amount for those which practiceonly one kind.
B.  Banking and other financial services (excluding insurance)
(b) Lending of all typesincluding consumer credit,mortgage credit, factoringand financing ofcommercial transaction(8113)(1) Real property in Jordan may not be mortgaged to banks
outside Jordan.Mortgaging Real Property for Loans Law No. 46
of 1953.
10. RECREATIONAL , CULTURAL AND SPORTING SERVICES  (other than audio-visual services)
(a) Entertainment services(including theatre, livebands and circus services9619)(4) Professional association fees may be exacted at a higher
rate for non-Jordanians.Artists Association Law No. 9 of 1997WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
11. TRANSPORT SERVICES
F. Road Transport Services
(b) Freight transport
services(3) Non Jordanian Cargo trucks authorized to transport
goods outbound from Jordan are subject to additional fees.All foreign trucks are subject to a schedule of road tolls.Foreign Freight Trucks Fees Regulation No. 86 of
1981.
Road Tolls Regulation No. 57 of 1977.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
A. HORIZONTAL
Commercial : All  Sectors (3)With the exception of preferential measures arising  from
custom unions, free trade areas, common markets, monetary
unions and any such arrangements, investors from Malaysia,
Indonesia, Poland, Italy, Tunisi a, Romania, Czech Republic,
Holland, France, Switzerland, United States of America, UnitedKingdom, Turkey, Yemen, United Arab Emirate,  and Morocco
are granted MFN treatment.Promotion and Protection of Capital Investment
Agreement between Jordan and… (each of the
countries listed individually)
Temporary Entry and Stay of
natural persons(3) Arab investors, their families and employees are to be
allowed entry and temporary residence in Jordan without
obstacles, except if otherwise issued by courts.The Consolidated Agreement of Arab Capital
Investments in Arab Countries.
(3) Arab workers are granted priority in job assignments after
nationals.
(4) Annual work permits fees are higher for Arabs than for non-Arabs.Non-Jordanian Workers Fees Regulation No. 36 of
1997.
(4 )Egyptian workers in Jordan are granted national treatment. The Agreement between Jordan and Egypt on
Cooperation on matters of the labor force.
Income Tax: All Sectors Persons of countries with whom Jordan has treaties to avoid
double taxation are granted additional exemptions. These
countries are presently Turkey, Tunisia, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Italy, Kuwait, Iraq and Oman.The Agreement to Prevent Double Taxation between
Jordan and (each of the countries listed)WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
Real Estate: All Sectors (3)All allowances for real estate purchase or Lease for non-Arab
natural and juridical persons are subject to a reciprocity
requirement. Any Real Estate Property Leased by Non-Arabs is
also subject to the Cabinet’s approval.Economic Embargo and the Prohibition of Dealing
with the Enemy Law No. 11 of 1995.
Ex-Jordanians, Palestinians and Arab Nationals may, subject toCabinet’s permission, purchase real estate outside municipalareas for purposes of    industrial, touristic , or housing
developments or for land reclamation .
B. SPECIFIC SECTORS
1. BUSINESS SERVICES
A. Professional Services
(a) Legal services (4)Practice is restricted to Jordanians, but Arab nationals may be
granted access conditional upon reciprocal treatment for
Jordanians.Jordan Bar Association No. 11 of 1972.
(b) Accounting, auditing and
bookkeeping.(4) Access for non-Jordanian auditors is conditional upon
reciprocal treatment for Jordanians.Certified Public Accountancy Profession Law No.32 of
1985.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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(d) Architectural services
(e) Engineering services.(4) Practice is restricted to Jordanians, but access may be granted
for Arab nationals on the condition of reciprocal treatment for
Jordanians.
(4)Access for non-Arab engineers is allowed  only to individuals
with employment offers and  by Cabinet’s permission only.
(4) Engineers Association registration and annual membership
fees are higher for Non Arabs than for Arabs and Jordanians.Engineers Association Law No.15 of 1972.
(h) Medical and dental
services(8312)(4) Access for Non-Jordanians is restricted to Arab nationals.
Non-Arabs are granted access only if they are  specialists for
whom there is demonstrable need in Jordan, or if employed by a
registered charitable organization.
(4)Annual licenses of Arab doctors are renewed annually barring
objection from Association.  Renewal of licenses of  non-Arab
physicians is subject to the Minister’s approval.Jordan Physicians Association Law No, 13 of 1972.
(i) Veterinary services (932) (4) Access for Arab nationals is conditional upon reciprocal
treatment for Jordanians. Non-Arabs are granted access only if
employed by Government, and if they possess professional
expertise not available in Jordan.Veterinarians Association Law No. 16 of 1972.
(k) Other Pharmacists:
(4) Access for non-Jordanian pharmacists is conditional upon
reciprocal treatment for Jordanians, but exceptions to this may
be granted to specialists whose services are greatly in need.Practice of Pharmacy Law No. 43 of 1972.
Pharmacists Association Law No. 51 of 1972.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
Dental technicians:
(4) Access for non Jordanians is restricted to Arab nationals but
conditional upon reciprocal treatment for Jordanians.Dental Technicians Regulation No. 72 of 1971
F. Other business services
(m) Related scientific and
technical consulting(8675)(4) Access for Non-Jordanian Geologist is conditional upon
reciprocal treatment for Jordanians and by Cabinet’s permission
only.The Jordanian Constitution of 1952.
Geologists Association Law No. 47 of 1972
(r) Printing and publishing (4) Access to the practice of journalism for non-Jordanians is
restricted to Arab nationals but by Minister’s permission.Journalists Association Law No. 1 0f 1983.
3. CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED ENGINEERING SERVICES  (512, 513, 514+516, 517, 511+515+518)
(3)Palestinian contractors enjoy national treatment in Jordan. Jordanian Construction Contractors Association
Regulation No.31 of 1990.
(3)Arab Cooperation Council cont ractors are accorded  priority
rights for projects in Jordan.Agreement for Housing and Reclamation among
Countries of the Arab Cooperation Council.
(3)&(4)Registration and annual membership fees are higher forNon-Arab than for Arab contractors.Jordanian Construction Contractors Association
Regulation No. 31 of 1990.
7. FINANCIAL SERVICES
A. All insurance and insurance
related services(3)Access for non Jordanian firms is conditional upon reciprocal
treatment for Jordanian insurance companies.Insurance Supervision Law No. 30 of 1984.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
9. TOURISM AND TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES
B. Travel agencies and tour
operators services (7471)(1) Turkish and Swedish transport vehicles may provide tourist
trips including shuttle service without prior notice.International Road Transport Agreement between
Jordan and Turkey.
Agreement between Jordan and Sweden on Passengers
and Freight Transport.
Bilateral Tourism cooperation agreements exist
between Jordan and the following countries:
Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Morocco, Bahrain, Tunisia, Yemen,
Libya, National Palestinian Authority, Algiers, Israel,
Turkey, Italy, Iran, Romania, Pakistan, India, Russia,
Portugal, Greece, Fran ce, Cyprus, and USA.
C. Tourist guides services
(7472)(4) Access for non-Jordanians is restricted to Arab nationals on
the condition of reciprocal treatment for Jordanians.Tourist Guides Supervision Regulation No. 48 of 1966.
10. RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL AND SPORTING SERVICES (other than audio-visual services)
(a) Entertainment services
(including theatre, live bands
and circus services 9619)(4) Professional association may charge a higher fee rate for
non-Arab nationals.Artists Association Law No. 9 of 1997.
(b) News Agency
services(962)(4) Practice of journalism for non-Jordanians is restricted Arab
nationals who may practice Journalism in Jordan  by the
Minister’s  permission. (This restriction however does not apply
to correspondents of foreign news media).Journalists Association Law No. 1 of 1983.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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Mode(s) of Supply:  (1)  Cross-border supply  (2)  Consumption ab road  (3)  Commercial presence  (4)  Presence of natural perso ns
Sector or Sub-sector Measures Relevant Laws and Regulations
11. TRANSPORT SERVICES
Land transport Bilateral Transport Agreements exist between Jordan
and the following countries:
Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen, Qatar, Iran, Bulgaria,
Romania, Yugoslavia, Holland, UK, Hungary,
Pakistan, Greece, Austria, Poland, Finland,Switzerland, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, Iraq,
Egypt, Israel, and Palestinian National Authority.WT/ACC/SPEC/JOR/4
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