Jordan

Jordan enacted Law No. 14 of 2025 (the Virtual Assets Dealing Law), effective 14 September 2025, establishing the country's first comprehensive legal framework for virtual assets. The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) is the primary regulator, responsible for licensing all VASPs. Four license categories exist: platform operators, custodians, brokers, and financial services providers. AML/CFT compliance including Travel Rule and STRs to the FIU is mandatory. The CBJ's earlier blanket ban on institutional crypto dealing has been superseded; banks may now offer crypto services with CBJ pre-approval. Implementing Regulation No. 94 of 2025 sets detailed licensing fees and capital requirements.

Overview

StatusLegal
Risk Score25/100 (Low Risk)
Regionmiddle east
CurrencyJOD

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)Subject to income tax brackets (5-25%)
Capital Gains (Corporate)20% standard CIT
VAT on CryptoNo
Staking TaxLikely taxable as income
Airdrop TaxUnclear

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

Licensing & Registration

RequiredYes
RegulatorJSC
FrameworkLaw No. 14 of 2025 – Law Regulating Dealings in Virtual Assets; Regulation No. 94 of 2025 – Virtual Asset Service Providers Licensing Regulation
Easevery_complex

Enforcement Activity

Level: Low

No detailed enforcement information available

AML / KYC

KYC RequiredYes
Travel RuleYes
FATF MemberNo
FATF Statuscompliant
FATF BodyMENAFATF
Suspicious-Activity ReportingYes

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Restricted

Stablecoins

Status: Restricted

NFTs

Status: unregulated

Mining

LegalNo
Electricity Cost$0.09/kWh
Renewable Energy5%
Infrastructurefair

Mining is restricted due to regulatory bans on institutional crypto use. Electricity costs are moderate, with low renewable energy penetration. Infrastructure is fair but limited for large-scale mining.

Geopolitical Risk

Stabilitymoderate
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index47/100
Banking Accessrestricted

Risk Factors

Jordan maintains moderate political stability but faces regional geopolitical risks. Banking access for crypto companies is restricted, and regulatory uncertainty persists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is cryptocurrency legal in Jordan?

Jordan enacted Law No. 14 of 2025 (the Virtual Assets Dealing Law), effective 14 September 2025, establishing the country's first comprehensive legal framework for virtual assets. The Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) is the primary regulator, responsible for licensing all VASPs. Four license categories exist: platform operators, custodians, brokers, and financial services providers. AML/CFT compliance including Travel Rule and STRs to the FIU is mandatory. The CBJ's earlier blanket ban on inst

What is the FATF status of Jordan?

Jordan is classified by FATF as: compliant.

Are VASPs licensed in Jordan?

Yes, licensing is required for VASPs.

What is the AML/KYC regime in Jordan?

KYC is mandatory for crypto businesses.

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Last reviewed: 2026-06-01 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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