Jordan

Jordan has a restricted regulatory stance on cryptocurrency, with the Central Bank of Jordan issuing a circular banning institutional use of virtual currencies. There is no clear legal framework supporting crypto activities.

Overview

StatusRestricted
Risk Score55/100 (High Risk)
Regionmiddle east
CurrencyJOD

Tax

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

RequiredYes
RegulatorCBJ
FrameworkCBJ Circular on Virtual Currencies (ban on institutional use)
Easevery_complex
CostN/A

DeFi

Status: Restricted

Stablecoins

Status: Restricted

NFTs

Status: unregulated

Mining

LegalNo
Electricity$0.09/kWh
Renewable5%
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.

Geopolitics

Stabilitymoderate
SanctionsNo
Corruption Index47/100
Banking Accessrestricted

Last reviewed: 2026-04-13 · Data source: Soken Crypto Legal Map

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