Resolved Issues:
– 100% Exports Income Tax Exemption for the period 2003-2007: This should resolve any previous issued on income tax on exports for the period from 2003 to 2007.
– Cancelled 'Retroactive Customs Duties on Licenses': Customs was going to apply 30% customs duties on all software licenses imported to Jordan over the past 3 years based on Customs law which gives them the right to modify customs duties retroactively, this is out of the picture.
– Unified 8% tax on all internet types and users: All internet types regardless of residential or corporate use are subject to 8% sales tax.
– Eliminated 5% Income tax withholding on all ICT services: All ICT companies are exempt from the 5% income tax withholding according to the new instructions issued by Income and Sales Tax Department.
– Canceled the decision to enforce 10JDs on GPS enabled mobiles: The government was planning to impose 10JD fees on GPS enabled phones upon import, this is out of the picture.
Please find attached all the letters and decisions pertaining to the above points,
We are also working with MoICT, MOF, and Income and Sales Tax Department to add the following items under the 'Exports Exemption Regulation':
– Full 'Exports Income Tax Exemption' until 2015 and onwards
– Websites/e-Services exports and e-Commerce
Finally, int@j has been conducting roundtables on government procurement issues & solutions leading to Gov Procurement Position Paper, which should be published shortly after the Eid Holiday.
We would like to thank our board members and members for their active participation on the above items and continued support, and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or comments on the above.
