Skilled talent & Academic Excellence

Jordan offers a competitive talent pool, supported by a strong academic foundation and high English
language proficiency making it a trusted hub for global digital operations

• 31 universities nationwide
• 22% of graduates hold degrees in STEM fields
• High proficiency in English and strong gender diversity in ICT education

Competitive Business Environment

Jordan offers one of the region's most attractive business environments for ICT investors combining generous tax incentives, macroeconomic stability, and competitive labor costs

• 0% income tax on exported services
• 0% sales tax on IT services
• Corporate tax rates as low as 5%
   

Digital Infrastructure

Jordan's advanced digital infrastructure ensures seamless connectivity and scalability for ICT operations

• 92.5% internet penetration
• Over 9.1 million users
• Nationwide fiber optic coverage and mobile broadband (5G and
  4G)
• Up to 2.8 petabytes of connectivity through Aqaba
   

Global Competitiveness

Jordan consistently ranks among leading countries in global digital economy indicators, reflecting its competitiveness and innovation capacity

• Ranked 20th globally in cybersecurity (ITU)
• 2nd in MENA for mobile app development relative to GDP

Venture Capital Ecosystem

Jordan is home to an active venture capital environment led by the Innovative Startups and Innovation Startups & SMES fund (ISSF), supported by the World Bank and international partners

• Strong pipeline of local and international VCs
• Increased fund size and diversity between 2017 and 2025
• Active accelerators, corporate VCs, and regional funds
• ISSF catalyzing investment through co-funding and ecosystem development.

Government Support Programs

The Government of Jordan supports the ICT sector through the USD 200M Youth, Technology, and Jobs (YTJ) Program, offering financial and technical incentives for company growth, talent development, and market access. Support includes covering 50% of new employees' salaries for six months, matching grants of up to USD 100,000 for business expansion, and training grants up to USD 500,000 for high-demand digital skills. The Graduate Internship Program also subsidizes 50% of ICT graduates' salaries for 12-month placements in private companies.

Intellectual Property Protection

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Jordan enforces robust intellectual property laws in line with international standards, fostering a secure environment for R&D and digital innovation.

• Ranked #46 globally in IP protection (IPRI 2024)
• Signatory to:
  • Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
  • Patent Cooperation Treaty
  • Madrid Protocol
• Member of the World Intellectual Property Organization
  (WIPO)

Competitive Utilities And Financial Access

Jordan offers a highly cost-effective environment for ICT enterprises, supported by competitive electricity tariffs and moderate interest rates reducing the overall cost of doing business

• Electricity Tariffs: Jordan offers some of the lowest non-residential electricity rates in the region a critical advantage for data-intensive industries
• Interest Rates: Jordan maintains moderate commercial interest rates compared to several emerging and regional economies