Last updated: 19 Jan 2012
Doing business
Current business situation
Australians planning to travel to, or who are in the Middle East, are urged to exercise care and monitor developments that may affect their safety through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade's (DFAT) current general travel advice and bulletins.
Specific travel advice on Jordan is also available at DFAT. Individuals should take sensible precautions and ensure that travel documentation, including passports and any necessary visas, for themselves and their dependents are valid and up-to-date.
Business opportunities
Opportunities lie in the construction sector; services - especially finance, IT, health and education, food and beverages, franchising, defence and security.
Australian companies find doing business in Jordan relatively less constrained than other markets of the Middle East. Business people are open, progressive and well educated. Relationships are important and care needs to be taken in establishing representation.
Jordan is an ideal Middle East test market as well as being a useful adjunct or supporting market for more established business in the Gulf.
Austrade’s business development specialists have prepared a range of market profiles that offer potential to assist in your exporting investigations. Austrade’s in-market teams have identified opportunities for Australian exporters in various industries (see 'Profiled industries in this market' on the right side of this page).
Business culture
Business tips
Jordanian businessmen usually extend an invitation of friendship before any business deals are transacted.
Knowing a few simple Arabic words and phrases such as Shukran (thank you), min fadlak (please), kaifhalak (how are you) is always helpful.
Links and resources
Government, business and trade
Amman Chamber of Commerce – www.ammanchamber.org
Amman Chamber of Industry – www.aci.org.jo
Australia Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry – www.austarab.com.au
Customs Department – www.customs.gov.jo
Jordan Investment Board – www.jordaninvestment.com
Jordanian Free Zones Corporation – www.free-zones.gov.jo
Ministry of Finance – www.mof.gov.jo
Ministry of Industry and Trade – www.mit.gov.jo
News and media
AME Info – www.ameinfo.com
Jordan News Agency – www.petra.gov.jo
Jordan Times – www.jordantimes.com
Please note: this list of websites and resources is not definitive. Inclusion in this list does not imply endorsement by Austrade. The information provided is a guide only.