| Form |
Number of partners/shareholders |
Minimum and/or maximum capital |
Liability |
Registration fee |
Release of financial documents |
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Private shareholding company is a joint-stock company with limited liability.
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Minimum 2. Maximum 50 shareholders.
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Minimum JOD 30,000.
50% must be subscribed at the constitution and 50% within two years.
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Liability is limited to the amount contributed in the capital.
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0.1% of the capital and 0.3% for stamp duties.
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Yes
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Public shareholding company is the equivalent of the Public Limited Company.
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Minimum 2. No maximum
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Minimum JOD 500,000.
25% must be subscribed at the constitution and 75% within 4 years.
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Liability is limited to the amount contributed.
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0.1% of the capital and 0.3% for stamp duties.
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Yes
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Limited partnership
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No minimum. Maximum 20 shareholders.
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No minimum capital.
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One of the partners must have a liability for the amount he contributed in the capital.
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JOD 250 if the capital of the parent company does not exceed JOD 1 million, otherwise expenses add up to JOD 500.
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General partnership
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From 2 to 20 partners
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No minimum capital.
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Partners' liability is several and unlimited for the debts of the company.
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JOD 250 if the capital of the parent company does not exceed JOD 1 million, otherwise expenses add up to JOD 500.
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