From the vibrant streets of Amman to the stunning landscapes of Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea, Jordan is a gateway to both modern urban life and ancient cultural treasures.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about relocating to Jordan from a personal tax perspective, including tax residency, income tax, special tax regimes and tax return obligations.
TaxPilot recommend that you organize your affairs in good time to get ahead and make the most of favorable tax treatment while making sure you’re meeting your tax return obligations.
Jordan follows a territorial taxation model. You will pay tax on local sourced incomes only, irrespective of your resident status.
if you spend more than 182 days in Jordan during the tax year.
Tax on property and share sales
Tax on value of owned assets
Tax on assets passed to heirs
Tax to contribute to state welfare

If you receive incomes overseas while you are living in the Jordan, you may find that the source country, as a starting point, continues to tax the income.
Double taxation agreements may remove the source country’s taxing right and thus, enable you to receive incomes tax free globally.
At present, Jordan has 37 double taxation agreements signed.

