Frequently Asked Questions

aseza.co is a private legal service provided by Barakat Law Firm, and is not the official website of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority. We are a private law firm offering company formation services in the zone — not a government entity.

Get in touch to book a free consultation, where we study your activity and determine the most suitable legal structure, then handle the rest of the procedures for you until you receive your license.

Yes. Registering in the zone allows full foreign ownership for many activities without needing a local partner, though some activities are prohibited, restricted, or require special approvals — which we review with you before starting.

Registering the company creates the legal entity and gives it legal personality. Registering the establishment with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority is the step that grants it "registered establishment" status in the zone and qualifies it for the zone's special regime. The two are separate, complementary steps, and we handle both within the package.

Yes. A company registered in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone must have a registered address inside the zone. However, the company's operations don't all have to run from inside the zone, and in some cases virtual or shared offices can be used. We explain the available options based on your activity type.

Yes. You can authorize our firm to complete all registration procedures without needing to travel to Aqaba. We handle communication with the authority, document submission, and follow-up on your behalf under a notarized legal power of attorney.

It depends on the nature of the activity. Commercial and service activities may suffice with a registered address and no physical warehouse, especially for back-to-back trading. Activities that require actual storage or logistics operations need physical facilities. We clarify the requirements for your case.

It depends on the nature of the goods. General trading activities don't need additional approvals in most cases, but certain goods — such as chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, or regulated products — require additional sector approvals. We review the nature of the goods with you before starting.

We explain this to you from the outset during the initial review. If the activity is possible with additional approvals, we guide you to the required path and the appropriate points of contact. If the activity is prohibited or needs restructuring, we recommend specialized consultation before starting — we don't begin formation procedures for an activity we know won't be approved.

One clear fee of 950 JOD covering consultation, document preparation, application submission, and follow-up until you receive your license.

Government fees vary by activity, legal form, capital, and required approvals. We provide a full breakdown of the expected fees for your case before work begins, alongside the total quote. Our firm's fees are fixed and clear from the start, and separate from government fees.

No. Sales-tax registration is not mandatory for every company; it depends on the activity type, annual sales volume, and whether sales are inside or outside the zone. We review the tax-registration requirements for your case and recommend the right path.

None at all. We clarify exactly what is and isn't included before we begin — no surprises.

Typically partner ID or passport copies, an activity description, proposed company names, and proof of premises; we provide a precise list tailored to your activity.

Yes. Documents issued outside Jordan require attestation and certified translation, which we recommend completing early to avoid delays.

We review your file in full before submission and guide you to complete anything missing, minimizing the chance of notes or delays.

Usually within 5–10 business days, depending on the activity type and how complete the documents are.

Preparing documents accurately and providing them early is the fastest route; we always work to complete each step as quickly as possible.

Receiving your license completes the registration process; depending on your activity, additional operational certificates or approvals may be required before you actually begin. We flag these to you in advance and guide you through the post-formation steps.

Once the company is registered, your business may need additional certificates or approvals depending on the nature of its activity — such as a public-safety certificate, a public-health certificate, environmental approval, or a work-commencement permit. We explain from the outset what applies to your activity so you don't start with incomplete procedures.

Yes. We guide and assist you with the company bank account opening procedures after you receive your license.

Yes. We offer support with accounting and tax services as needed to help run your company smoothly.

We help you complete any sector or professional licenses your activity requires after formation.