Doha, Jan. 7 (Petra) — Jordanian companies have emerged as the most prominent Arab entities on the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) platform, securing Jordan’s position as the leading Arab country in terms of the number of affiliated firms, according to recent data published by the QFC on Tuesday.

The report highlighted that 2,200 companies operate under the QFC umbrella, spanning diverse sectors including commerce, services, finance, tourism, and investment. Notably, most of these companies hail from Jordan, alongside significant representation from the UK, France, the US, and India.

Jordanian businesses under the QFC platform are active across a range of economic fields, with a particular focus on financial services, fintech, banking, wealth management, investment, information technology, hospitality, and professional and administrative services. Other key areas include public services, trade, import and export, small-scale industries, and corporate solutions.

The QFC provides numerous incentives and privileges to its member companies. These include 100% foreign ownership, access to a streamlined electronic platform for licensing, commercial registration, visas, and permits, and a competitive corporate tax rate of 10% on profits derived from local sources. Additionally, companies benefit from a favorable tax environment supported by agreements to avoid double taxation.

//Petra// RZ
07/01/2025 11:07:42