Companies Law No. 22 of 1997

The Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 and its amendments establish the comprehensive legal framework for company formation, registration, governance, and operations in Jordan.

Key Provisions

Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 covers the following:

  • Company formation, registration, and legal status requirements
  • Shareholder rights, corporate governance, and management obligations
  • Financial reporting, disclosure requirements, and transparency standards
  • Company amendments, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring procedures
  • Liquidation, insolvency, and company deregistration processes

Scope of Application

Covers all company types operating in Jordan, including limited liability companies, private shareholding companies, public shareholding companies, partnerships, and foreign company branches.

Official References and Documents

Companies Law No. 22 of 1997
Full text of the Companies Law governing company registration
Companies Law Amendments No. 20 of 2023
Recent amendments to the Companies Law