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Your Aqaba Company Registration Process, End to End

A detailed guide to every step — with the documents required and the expected time — so you know exactly what happens and when.

  1. 1

    Initial consultation

    Expected time: Day 1

    We start with a session to understand your activity, your goals, and your expected scope of work. We discuss the available options and answer your initial questions, leaving with a clear plan for the formation path that suits you.

  2. 2

    Choose the legal structure

    Expected time: Day 2

    Based on your activity, number of partners, and ownership shares, we select the most suitable legal entity with you — whether a limited liability company, a one-person company, or otherwise — and define the capital and trade name.

    Documents required at this stage

    • Passport or ID copies for all partners
    • Proposed ownership shares between partners
    • Three proposed company names, in order of preference
  3. 3

    Prepare documents

    Expected time: Days 3–4

    We draft all required legal documents precisely and in line with the zone authority's regulations, and review them with you before finalizing to ensure they're free of any errors that could delay the application.

    Documents required at this stage

    • Articles and memorandum of association (we prepare these)
    • Proof of the company's address in Aqaba
    • A detailed description of the business activity
  4. 4

    Submit the application

    Expected time: Day 5

    We submit the complete application with all attachments to the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, pay the official fees, and obtain a tracking number for the file.

    Documents required at this stage

    • Signed registration application form
    • Notarized authorization, if required
  5. 5

    Track approvals

    Expected time: Days 6–8

    We follow the file's progress with the relevant bodies step by step, address any notes or additional requests as soon as they arrive, and keep you continuously updated on your application.

  6. 6

    Check additional approvals by activity

    Expected time: In parallel

    We review whether your activity requires additional approvals such as public safety, public health, or environmental approval, and clarify the path before you begin operating.

  7. 7

    Receive your license

    Expected time: Days 9–10

    Once final approval is issued, we collect the registration certificate and license and hand them to you ready to use, guiding you through post-formation steps such as opening a bank account.

Get the Full Document Checklist

Download a checklist of every document required so you're ready before we begin.

Questions About the Process

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

To begin, ID or passport copies and a clear idea of your activity are enough — we guide you on the rest.

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

Ready to Establish Your Company in Aqaba?

Book a free consultation today and let us handle the rest of the details for you.