Jordan — General Sales Tax (GST) (the GST Law provides for two types of taxes, which are the General Ta
| General VAT Rate | Other Rates | Local Currency |
|---|---|---|
| 16% | 4%, 0% | Dinar (JOD) |
Jordan's general VAT rate is 16%, with other rates including 4% and 0% that can apply to certain transactions. The General Sales Tax (GST) (the GST Law provides for two types of taxes, which are the General Ta is administered by the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) (http://www.istd.gov.jo) in Amman.
Jordan's consumption tax is called the General Sales Tax (GST) (the GST Law provides for two types of taxes, which are the General Tax [GT] and the Special Tax [ST]; see Section B), locally known as Addaryba al a’mma ala al mabia’t, which was introduced in December 1969.
Jordan GST rates for 2024
Jordan GT rates for 2024
- Standard
- 16%
- Reduced
- 4%
- Other
- Zero-rated and exempt
Jordan ST rates for 2024
Jordan GST number format
Businesses in Jordan that are required to collect tax will be issued an identification number. Tax identification numbers can be verified with the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD), and will follow a certain format. The GST number format is 9999999.
Jordan GT return periods
Businesses in Jordan that are required to collect tax from consumers must file regular tax returns with the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) in Amman. Jordan's GT return periods are:
Two months
Jordan ST return periods
Businesses in Jordan that are required to collect tax from consumers must file regular tax returns with the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) in Amman. Jordan's ST return periods are:
Monthly
Annual thresholds:
- Goods
- JOD50,000
- Services
- JOD30,000
- Imports of goods or services for non-personal purposes
- None
No
Jordan VAT Refunds
Many countries allow tourists, and others making purchases for export, to receive a VAT refund on exiting the country (or make purchases VAT free). While we don't have data on the Jordan VAT refund program, more info can be obtained from the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD).
Jordan Tax Sources & Citations
- EN: Jordan Value Added Tax
- RU: НДС
- CN: 增值税
- Jordan Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) (1)
- Ernst & Young global VAT tax study, Jordan (updated 2024)
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