The Investment Laws of 2003 and Investment Promotion Law of 1995 established the Jordan Investment Board as a governmental body enjoying both financial and administrative independence. Prior to that, investment procedures for exemption were conducted by a department within the Ministry of Industry & Trade. The creation of this organization came about as a result of the government’s realization of the importance of increasing foreign direct investment to Jordan, and enhancing local investment in a bid to create new job opportunities, increase national exports, and the need for the transfer of technology.

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