Registration of a Public Shareholding Company
This service enables a natural or legal person to establish a Limited Public Shareholding Company.
Who can use this service
The natural or legal person wishing to establish a Public Shareholding Company.
Before using this service
Prepare the following information and documents before submitting the certificate or extract request through the official service channel.
Requirements
- The company name must not contravene the provisions of the law or be already used by another company or establishment.
- The company’s objectives, capital, head office, Founders’ Committee, persons authorized to sign on behalf of the company during the incorporation period and their powers, and the auditor appointed for the incorporation stage must be specified.
- The names of the founders and the shares subscribed for by each founder must be specified.
- Prior approvals for economic activities must be obtained from the relevant authorities.
- In all cases, the incorporation of a public shareholding company, whether by multiple founders or by a single founder, requires the approval of His Excellency the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply.
- Where any of the founders is a Jordanian legal person, the company must have active legal status and its capital must be paid up in accordance with the provisions of the law.
- The fees prescribed by law must be paid.
Documents and supporting information
- Proof of Identity Documents for the Founders: Civil Status ID Card for Jordanian nationals, passport for non-Jordanian nationals, identification card for residents of the Gaza Strip, or identification card for children of Jordanian women. All documents must be valid and unexpired.
- Legal Power of Attorney: If the application is submitted by a legal representative.
- Family Book: If the application is submitted by the guardian of a minor.
- Guardianship Deed or Court Decision: A guardianship deed bearing a recent stamp dated no more than 30 days prior to submission, or a guardianship decision issued by the Ecclesiastical Court bearing a recent stamp dated no more than 30 days prior to submission, where the application is submitted by a legal guardian.
- Documents of the Foreign Corporate Partner: A certificate of registration indicating the names of authorized signatories, the memorandum of association and articles of association, and the financial statements for the last two years or, if the entity has been registered for less than one year, its statement of financial position. In addition, a document listing the names of the founders and partners in the country of origin must be provided.
- Minutes of the Founders’ Meeting: The minutes must include the election of the Founders’ Committee, which shall oversee the incorporation procedures; the determination of signing authority on behalf of the company during the incorporation period; and the name of the auditor appointed by the founders for the incorporation stage.
Steps to complete
Review the steps below to understand where each part of the certificate or extract request process is completed.
Application for the Incorporation of a Public Shareholding Company
E-Services Portal
The applicant accesses the Companies Control Department’s website and selects E-Services / Register a New Company.
Create an Electronic Account
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The applicant enters a valid email address and password.
The applicant enters their personal information.
Select the Type of Company to Be Registered
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The applicant selects Limited Public Shareholding Company / New Application / Company Type (Ordinary).
Enter the Company Information
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The applicant shall enter the following information:
- Company Management: Select the management structure (Board of Directors) and specify the number of board members (3–13).
- Company Duration: Specify whether the company is established for an indefinite or fixed term. If a fixed term is selected, the duration must be entered in years.
- Company Headquarters and Branches: Specify the company’s head office and whether it is authorized to establish branches inside and outside the Kingdom.
- Borrowing Authority: Specify whether the company is authorized to borrow and determine the applicable limits and maximum borrowing amount in relation to the company’s capital.
- Pledging of Company Assets: Specify whether the company is authorized to pledge its assets and determine the applicable limits and maximum amount of assets that may be pledged.
- Company Address and Contact Details: Enter the following details: city, governorate, street or neighbourhood, building number, floor, office number, additional details, P.O. Box, postal code, email address, telephone number, fax number, mobile number 1, and mobile number 2.
Enter the Company’s Objectives
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The applicant enters the company’s objectives. The applicant may search for the required objective by entering its code, full name, or any part of its name in the relevant field (e.g., trading, manufacturing, importing, etc.), and then selecting “Add.”
Specify the Company’s Capital
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The applicant shall enter the following information:
- Authorized Capital: A minimum of JOD 500,000.
- Subscribed Capital: A minimum of JOD 100,000 or 20% of the authorized capital, whichever is higher.
- Share Details: The applicant enters the nominal value per share and the number of subscribed shares. The total value of the shares is then calculated electronically.
Specify the Founders and Authorized Signatories
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The applicant shall enter the following information:
Founder Type (Natural Person / Legal Entity / Companies / Free Zones).
Nationality.
National Number.
Number of Cash Shares.
Mobile Number.
P.O. Box.
Postal Code.
Email Address.
Founder’s Selected Address for Service of Notices: The full address, provided in detail.
Judicial Agent’s Information (if applicable): Attach proof of the agent’s identity and a copy of the power of attorney.
Attach a copy of the Civil Status ID Card.
The applicant then saves the founder’s information. Additional founders may be added by following the same steps outlined above.
Upload Supporting Documents
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The applicant may upload the required supporting documents, as applicable, including the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association, for review in accordance with the applicable procedures.
Enter the Details of the Company’s Founders’ Committee Meeting Minutes
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- The applicant enters the company management details by first selecting the founder type (Natural Person) and entering the national number if the founder is Jordanian. If the founder is a non-Jordanian national, the applicant must enter the serial number assigned to the individual upon entry into Jordan or the passport number.
- The applicant specifies the member’s capacity (Chairperson of the Founders’ Committee / Vice-Chairperson of the Founders’ Committee / Secretary / Board Member / Chairperson of the Meeting / Meeting Secretary).
Select the Auditor and the Person(s) Authorized to Sign on Behalf of the Company
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The applicant shall enter the auditor’s details as follows:
- Date of the founders’ appointment of the auditor for the incorporation stage.
- Auditor type (Natural Person / Legal Person – Audit Firm).
- Auditor’s License Number.
The applicant shall also specify the incorporation expenses, designate the person authorized to sign on behalf of the company during the incorporation period, and determine the scope of their signing authority.
Enter the Details of the Authorized Signatory Using the Electronic Account
E-Services Portal
The applicant enters the details of the authorized signatory using the electronic account by providing the signatory’s national number and uploading a copy of their identity document.
Select Proposed Company Names
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- The applicant proposes five names for the company. Each proposed name must be a meaningful name with a recognized meaning in the Arabic language dictionary and must be derived from the company’s objectives.
- The applicant then selects the method of signature by the partners and agrees to the terms set out in the undertaking and declaration.
- The applicant is presented with three options: Save as Draft / Save and Submit / Cancel.
Save the Information
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The applicant saves the entered information and submits the application electronically for review. Any comments or deficiencies identified will be communicated to the applicant for rectification or completion of the application, as applicable. A notification indicating the status of the application will also be sent, as appropriate.
Fees and processing time
Service fees
- Stamp Duties: Six per thousand (0.6%) of the company’s authorized capital.
- Registration Fees: Two per thousand (0.2%) of the company’s authorized capital, provided that the minimum registration fee payable is JOD 5,000.
- Publication Fees: JOD 50.
- Cost of the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association: JOD 10.
- Filing Fees for the Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association: JOD 10.
- Filing Fees for the Minutes of a General Assembly Meeting: JOD 10.
- Filing Fees for the Minutes of a Board of Directors Meeting: JOD 10.
- Filing Fees for the Minutes of a Founders’ Committee Meeting: JOD 10.
- Filing Fees for Additional Documents: JOD 10 for each document submitted for filing.
- Stamp Duties on a Legal Power of Attorney: JOD 5 for a general power of attorney and JOD 2 for a special power of attorney.
- Foreign Company Name Registration Fee (if applicable): JOD 500.
Processing time
60 minutes within one working day, once the application status changes to “Complete – Awaiting Attendance for Signature.”
Additional fees, if applicable
Fees for Obtaining a Company Registration Certificate
Upon completion of the registration process and issuance of a national number for the company, a fee of JOD 10 shall be charged for issuing the Company Registration Certificate.
What you receive
The company registration certificate (the company information certificate).
Additional Note
- The rules governing company names and designations must be observed when proposing company names.- Clear copies of all required identification documents must be uploaded.
- The Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association must be uploaded and must comply with the provisions of the law.
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