Grow Your Workforce in Jordan

Income Tax in Jordan

Income Tax in Jordan is progressive at the rates of 5% to 30%.

Social Security in Jordan

In Jordan, the social security contributions for employers and employees are structured as follows:

• Social security contributions are levied at a rate of 21.75% on gross salary except overtime.
• The employer’s share is 14.25%, and the employee’s share is 7.5%.
• The social security system provides retirement and death benefits as well as certain benefits for work-related injuries.

Work Visas Jordan

The visas available to legally work in Jordan are as follows:

Temporary Work Permit

• Valid for up to 1 year
• Intended for foreign nationals performing short-term work or training in Jordan.

Resident Work Permit

• Valid for 3 years, renewable.
• Intended for foreign nationals employed in a specific position for a specific employer in Jordan.

Non-Resident Work Permit

• Valid for up to 1 year.
• Intended for foreign nationals working in Jordan but not residing there permanently.

Work Visa

• Allows entry to Jordan for work.
• Valid for 30 days, obtained through the Jordanian embassy or consulate.