Private legal service for foreign investors
Company Formation in Aqaba for Foreign Investors
We help foreign investors understand the right legal structure, required documents, activity restrictions, registration steps, and post-registration requirements before starting the company formation process in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.
Start with an activity review before sending sensitive documents or committing to a structure.
ASEZA.co is a private legal service by Al Barakat Law Firm. It is not the official website of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority.
Where is Aqaba and why does it matter?
Aqaba is Jordan's coastal city on the Red Sea. It connects Jordan to regional and international trade routes through its seaport, airport, and land routes. For some investors, Aqaba can be attractive for trade, import/export, logistics, tourism, hospitality, light industry, and regional distribution.
Jordan → Aqaba → Red Sea → Regional markets
- • Red Sea location
- • Seaport access
- • Airport access
- • Land routes
- • Regional trade potential
- • Suitable business sectors
Who this page is for
Can foreigners own companies in Aqaba?
Many activities may be open to foreign ownership, but ownership rules, restrictions, and approvals depend on the activity, legal structure, sector, and applicable regulations. Before choosing a structure, the activity should be reviewed.
Choosing the right legal structure
New Jordanian company
Foreign investors starting a new business presence in Jordan/Aqaba.
Shareholders, authorized signatories, activity, capital, address, tax and post-registration requirements.
Foreign company branch
An existing foreign company that wants to operate through a branch.
Parent company documents, board resolution, legalized documents, Arabic translation, power of attorney.
Registering an existing company with ASEZA
Companies that already exist and want to register or operate within the Aqaba Special Economic Zone.
Existing registration documents, activity review, authorized signatories, address, amendments if needed.
Local partner or joint venture
Cases where a local partner is commercially useful or legally required for a specific activity.
Shareholding, governance, control, profit sharing, exit, and liability should be reviewed carefully.
Foreign investor FAQs
Many activities may be open, but each case depends on the activity, sector, legal form, and required approvals.
Not always at the first stage, but some later steps may require in-person attendance or original documents.
In many cases, yes. Initial review can begin by WhatsApp, email, or video call.
Sometimes, but not guaranteed. Bank onboarding is separate and based on each bank's policy.
Start from outside Jordan
You can start by sending a short activity description. Do not send sensitive documents until we confirm what is needed.