Jordan Company Search Guide 2026: How to Verify a Jordan Business

TL;DR. Jordan’s official business registry is the Companies Control Department (CCD), operating under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply. The public search portal at ccd.gov.jo is free to access without an account, but the interface and search results are in Arabic only. Jordan has a beneficial ownership disclosure framework in place since 2022. Jordan is not on the FATF grey list and has achieved strong MENAFATF compliance ratings as of 2025.

What is the official Jordan business registry?

The Companies Control Department (CCD) maintains Jordan’s central company registry under the Companies Law No. 22 of 1997 and its subsequent amendments. The CCD operates under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply and is the statutory authority for company incorporation, filing obligations, and registry data. The public-facing portal is at ccd.gov.jo, with e-services accessible via the dedicated sub-portal at portal.ccd.gov.jo.

The CCD registers limited liability companies, public and private shareholding companies, partnerships (general and limited), branches of foreign companies, and representative offices. The Ministry of Investment’s “Investment Window” consolidates multi-agency licensing for foreign investors, reducing the coordination burden previously required across the CCD and other entities.

Historical records extend to the CCD’s founding period. Older records may have limited digital availability, but recent filings are accessible through the e-services portal.

What can you search?

The CCD e-services portal supports searches by:

• Company name (Arabic required)
• Board member or partner name
• Company number (registration number)
• National establishment number
• Company type
• Capital range

Data returned per entity includes: registered name, registration number, entity type, registered address, date of incorporation, company status, list of directors and shareholders, capital amount, and principal activity classification. Shareholding structure is included in the registry extract for most entity types.

Data freshness is tied to filing events. The CCD processes amendments and updates the registry as filings are submitted and approved; turnaround for published updates is not formally specified but is typically within a few business days of processing.

How much does it cost?

Public search and basic profile data are free via the CCD e-services portal as of May 2026, per the CCD’s published digital services. Fees for certified official extracts obtained in person at CCD offices in Amman are not published online; contact the CCD directly for current tariffs. JOD/USD conversion: 1 JOD = approximately USD 1.41 (May 2026 rate).

Do you need a local account or ID?

A basic name or registration number search does not require account registration on the CCD portal. Foreign buyers can run public searches without a Jordanian national ID or local entity. Some e-services on portal.ccd.gov.jo, such as filing submissions and formal certificate requests, require account creation; account registration does not mandate a Jordanian ID for the basic read-only tier.

For certified official extracts, an in-person request at the CCD office in Amman (King Hussein Business Park area) or through an authorised Jordanian lawyer or corporate service agent is the standard route.

Is the website in English?

No. The CCD e-services portal and search results are available in Arabic only. The main ccd.gov.jo homepage offers partial English-language information about the department and services, but the searchable database and retrieved entity data are in Arabic only. Foreign buyers without Arabic literacy will need translation support or must engage a local corporate service provider to retrieve and interpret registry data.

Company names in Jordan are registered in Arabic; English transliterations may exist on trade licence documents but are not the authoritative form in the registry.

What’s the turnaround time?

Public search results are returned instantly through the e-services portal. Certified official extracts requested in person at the CCD office are typically issued within 1-3 business days, though this is not formally published. Electronic certificates issued for incorporated entities are generally available faster.

Is there an API?

No public API for the CCD registry is documented as of May 2026. Platform-level compliance integrations must rely on the web interface or engage a licensed local data intermediary. OpenCorporates indexes Jordan CCD filings as an aggregator but lags official data and should not be used for compliance-grade verification.

What you legally cannot do

The CCD portal’s Terms of Use prohibit automated bulk scraping of registry data. Registry data may not be republished commercially without authorisation. Jordan’s Personal Data Protection Law governs the handling of personal information contained in registry extracts. Compliance buyers using CCD data for KYC, AML, or counterparty due diligence should document the stated purpose as part of their internal audit record consistent with their own jurisdiction’s data protection requirements.

Practical tips for foreign compliance buyers

• Arabic-first registry. All authoritative data is in Arabic. If you are running CDD on a Jordanian counterparty, plan for translation of the company extract and any founding documents. Machine translation of Arabic registry data introduces errors; verified human translation is recommended for compliance files.
• Company registration number is the anchor identifier. The CCD registration number (sometimes called the “company number”) is the primary cross-reference used across Jordanian government systems. Verify by number rather than name alone.
• UBO disclosure framework. Jordan’s Regulation No. 62 of 2022, issued under the Companies Law, requires companies to disclose beneficial owners at a 20% ownership or control threshold (lower than the FATF-standard 25%). BO information is submitted to the CCD and is part of the registry file. Access to this data for non-government parties may require formal request through the CCD.
• Entity status field. Check whether the company shows as “active” and confirm its most recent annual filing date. Companies that fail to file annual returns may be subject to suspension or strike-off proceedings.
• Branch vs. parent. Foreign company branches registered in Jordan are registered in the CCD separately from their parent entity. Due diligence on a Jordanian branch requires checking both the branch registration and the parent entity in its home jurisdiction.
• MENAFATF compliance context. Jordan is a member of MENAFATF. As of May 2025, MENAFATF’s Enhanced Follow-Up Report rated Jordan “Largely Compliant” across the majority of FATF Recommendations, with nine rated “Compliant.” Jordan’s follow-up process is expected to close in 2026, positioning it as a regional model of AML reform. For a broader MENA due diligence framework, see our Global Business Due Diligence Guide.

Alternatives if you cannot access CCD directly

• Aggregator search (free, indicative only): OpenCorporates indexes CCD filings but lags official data. Useful for quick name checks; not for compliance-grade verification.
• Local corporate service providers: Multiple Amman-based law firms and corporate service agents offer official CCD extract retrieval on behalf of foreign buyers, typically with English translation.

Local data suppliers

• Systemday (systemday.com). International due diligence data provider offering Jordan company search reports sourced from official registries. Suitable for initial screening when direct portal access is impractical; primary-source CCD extracts should be confirmed for compliance-critical decisions.

Use the CCD registry for the authoritative legal filing record. Use a commercial bureau when you need credit risk indicators or payment-behaviour data on top of the registry extract.

FAQ

Can a foreign company access the Jordan CCD registry directly?

Yes, the CCD e-services portal is publicly accessible from outside Jordan for basic searches. No Jordanian address or local entity is required for a name or registration number search. However, the interface and results are in Arabic only, so translation support is needed. Certified extracts must be requested in person at the CCD or through a local representative.

What is the company registration number in Jordan?

The CCD assigns a registration number to each company at incorporation. This number serves as the primary identifier in the CCD system and across Jordanian government agencies, including the Jordan Investment Commission and the Income and Sales Tax Department. The format varies by entity type but is typically a sequential numeric string.

What entity types are registered with CCD?

The CCD registers limited liability companies, public and private shareholding companies, general and limited partnerships, foreign company branches, and representative offices. Sole proprietorships are registered separately with local licensing authorities. Non-profit organisations and societies are registered with the Ministry of Social Development.

Does Jordan have a beneficial ownership (UBO) registry?

Yes. Regulation No. 62 of 2022, issued under the Companies Law, requires companies to disclose beneficial owners at a 20% ownership or control threshold. BO information is submitted to and held by the CCD. This framework aligns with FATF Recommendation 24 on the transparency of legal persons. Public searchability of BO data has not been confirmed; access may require a formal request to the CCD.

How current is the data in the CCD registry?

Data is updated on a filing-event basis. The CCD processes amendments as they are submitted, with published updates appearing within a few business days of processing. Annual return filing obligations mean that entities delinquent in annual filings may show stale data. Confirm the most recent filing date on any extract used for compliance purposes.

Is Jordan on the FATF grey list?

No. Jordan is not on the FATF grey list (Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring) as of May 2026. Jordan was previously subject to MENAFATF’s Enhanced Follow-Up process following its 2019 Mutual Evaluation, but has made substantial progress. As of May 2025, MENAFATF rated Jordan “Largely Compliant” across most FATF Recommendations. Jordan’s follow-up process is scheduled to close in 2026. See fatf-gafi.org for current status.

What’s the difference between the registry and tax or financial filings?

The CCD registry covers entity existence, structure, ownership, and authorisation to operate. Tax registration is managed by the Jordan Income and Sales Tax Department. Financial statements are not publicly accessible through the CCD for private companies; listed companies disclose financials through the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE).

Last verified: May 2026. Source: Companies Control Department Jordan (ccd.gov.jo), MENAFATF Enhanced Follow-Up Report on Jordan (May 2025), and Jordan Companies Law Regulation No. 62/2022 on beneficial ownership. For the full global due diligence framework, see our Global Business Due Diligence Guide.