Describes how widely e-Commerce is used, the primary sectors that sell through e-commerce, and how much product/service in each sector is sold through e-commerce versus brick-and-mortar retail. Includes what a company needs to know to take advantage of e-commerce in the local market and , reputable, prominent B2B websites.
Last Published: 12/18/2018

Jordan is considered to be one of the more advanced countries in the region in this field.  Even though overall internet penetration rate is moderate, high-speed broadband is widely available, and Jordan has multiple internet service providers (ISPs).  E-commerce facilities have been developed by various service providers.  Use of the internet and e-mail is growing among Jordanians, but e-commerce is still in the developmental stages of use for the business community.  The Jordanian government has started a major e-procurement initiative.  This preparatory assistance project will provide the initial support required for the establishment of a Jordanian government e-procurement platform.
 
Jordan started to introduce electronic commerce legislation a few years ago; though there has yet to emerge a clear set of regulations and tax laws covering e-commerce transactions.  Legislation that allows for and regulates electronic signatures is still needed.  Jordan neither regulates nor promotes electronic trade.  No tariffs, however, are imposed on electronic transactions.
 

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