Investment Policy Monitor
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the quarterly Investment Policy Monitor (since 2009) and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2011, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2000 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for growth and development.
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Note: the policy measures are identified through a systematic review of government and business intelligence sources. Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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Jordan
04 May 2023Introduced the Investment Promotion Strategy 2023-2026
On 4 May 2023, the Government of Jordan introduced the Kingdom’s Investment Promotion Strategy (IPS) for the years 2023-2026. According to the IPS, the Ministry of Investment (MOIN) shall outsource all external promotion activities [...]
Jordan
05 Aug 2017Jordan simplified registering and licensing regulations
On 5 August 2017, the Jordan Investment Commission (JIC) simplified regulations to stimulate investment and improve the business environment. The reformed regulations, inter alia, cut down the number of committees needed for investment [...]
Jordan
16 Jun 2016Introducing a new regulation governing foreign investment
On 16 June 2016, Regulation No. 77 of 2016 governing non-Jordanian Investment has been published in the Official Gazette, replacing the previous regulation No.47 of 2000. The new regulation made changes to foreign ownership restrictions [...]
Jordan
26 May 2016Jordan enacted the Investment Fund Law
Jordan enacted the Investment Fund Law (Law No. 16 of 2016) to establish a fund (the Fund) as a legal entity endowed with administrative and financial independence and authorized to own movable and immovable properties. According to [...]
Jordan
15 Mar 2016Jordan prohibits the sale and rent of properties to citizens of Israel in the Petra region
On 15 March 2016, the Jordanian Parliament amended the "Petra Development and Tourism Authority law" to prohibit the sale and rent of real estate in the ancient city of Petra to Israeli citizens. Foreigners from other countries are [...]
Jordan
29 May 2011Launches industrial park
Jordan formally launched a US $228 million industrial estate, the sixth such park that it hopes will rejuvenate the investment sector. The Muaqar Industrial Estate is located on a strategic international highway linking Jordan, Iraq [...]
Jordan
12 Jan 2010Adopted renewable energy law
On 12 January 2010, the Government adopted a Renewable Energy Law designed to make investment faster and easier. The energy and mineral resources Minister, Khalid al-Irani, told at a press conference on 14 January that the law will [...]
Jordan
01 Jan 2010Tax breaks to the ICT sector
In July 2010 the Cabinet exempted from income tax exported ICT services, including computer services, as well as economic feasibility studies and services related to legal, engineering and audit consultation. Companies providing broadband [...]
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the quarterly Investment Policy Monitor (since 2009) and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2011, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2000 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for growth and development.
-
Note: the policy measures are identified through a systematic review of government and business intelligence sources. Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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