Doing Business with Jordan

Publication Date	May 2007
Publisher	GMB Publishing
Product Type	Book
Pages	448
ISBN Number	1846730546
Product Code	GMB00017

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Summary

Doing Business with Jordan presents Global Market Briefings' authoritative and insightful advice and information about the business and investment environment in Jordan, including the legal and regulatory frameworks, finance and banking, and marketing issues unique to the country. Following the privatisations of many formerly state-owned enterprises, Doing Business with Jordan provides a valuable examination of many of Jordan's vibrant sectors, and there is in-depth analysis of Jordan's special economic zones. Furthermore, Jordan is playing an enhanced role as a hub for trade with Iraq.

Content

Consultant Editors
- Philip Dew and Abdullah Jonathan Wallace.
Forewords
- His Majesty King Abdullah II; HE Dr Bassem I Awadallah, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation; Mike O'Brien, Minister of State for Trade, Investment and Foreign Affairs
Part One: Background
- 1.1 Geography, Geology and History of Jordan
- 1.2 Political Structure and Decision Making
- 1.3 Overview of National Economic Development in Jordan
- 1.4 Government Planning
- 1.5 External Trade
Part Two: Sector Overviews
- 2.1 Mining and Minerals in Jordan
- 2.2 The Growing Role of Industry - A Statistical Overview
- 2.3 Transportation
- 2.4 Information and Communications Technology
- 2.5 The Electricity Sector in Jordan
- 2.6 Agriculture and Agro-industry in Jordan
- 2.7 Construction
- 2.8 Tourism
- 2.9 Water
- 2.10 Health
- 2.11 Pharmaceuticals
- 2.12 Apparel and Textiles
- 2.13 Oil and Gas
Part Three: Establishing a Business
- 3.1 Forming a Business Venture in Jordan
- 3.2 The Law of Commercial Agents and Intermediaries
- 3.3 Jordan Investment Board and Foreign Direct Investment
- 3.4 Privatization, Liberalization and Adjustment Programmes in Jordan
- 3.5 Qualifying Industrial Zones
- 3.6 Jordan Free Zones
Part Four: Aqaba Special Economic Zone
- 4.1 Aqaba Special Economic Zone: An Introduction
- 4.2 Aqaba Special Economic Zone: Modern Infrastructure and Services
- 4.3 Aqaba Special Economic Zone: Starting and Operating a Business
- 4.4 Aqaba Special Economic Zone: A Destination for Investment
Part Five: The Fiscal and Regulatory Framework
- 5.1 Taxation in Jordan
- 5.2 Accounting Principles and Reporting Requirements in Jordan
- 5.3 Legal Environment in Jordan
- 5.4 Procedures for Handling Legal Disputes
- 5.5 Intellectual Property Law
- 5.6 Environmental Laws and Regulations
Part Six: The Financial Structure and Banking System
- 6.1 Commercial Banking in Jordan
- 6.2 The Investment Banking Industry in Jordan
- 6.3 Amman Stock Exchange
- 6.4 Insurance and Insurance Regulations
- 6.5 Banking Regulation and Supervision
Part Seven: Marketing
- 7.1 The Media and Advertising
- 7.2 Conferences, Exhibitions and Trade Shows in Jordan
- 7.3 Jordan Export Development and Commercial Centers Corporation (JEDCO)
Part Eight: Labour Issues
- 8.1 Compensation and Benefits
- 8.2 The Jordanian Labour Law
Part Nine: Living and Working in Jordan
- 9.1 Living and Working in Jordan
- 9.2 Commercial Property Market
- 9.3 Residential Property Market
Part Ten: Appendices
- I The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Law, Law No. 32 for the Year 2000
- II Useful Information
- III Useful Addresses and Contact Details
- IV Contributor Contact Details