ARTICLE · 12 NOVEMBER 1999
Construction Law in Jordan
FOREIGN CONTRACTORS
In general, foreign contractors may tender for and execute projects in Jordan that are declared by an official technical committee to be of a "specialised nature requiring foreign expertise". Projects that are financed by foreign development loans or grants are also open to foreign contractors, irrespective of whether or not same meet the above mentioned criterion.
A foreign contractor may tender for a project in Jordan which is open to foreign participation without having a locally registered entity. However, once such foreign contractor is awarded a contract requiring execution of work in Jordan, it is required to register a branch office in Jordan.
The foreign contractor must register with the Jordanian Construction Contractors Association ("JCCA") and pay its registration fees, which are currently JD. 5,000 (approximately US$ 7,150), annual subscription fees of JD. 2,500 (approximately US$ 3,600) and a fee amounting to 1 per mille of the value of all
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