What is Jordan's FATF status?

Jordan is classified by FATF as: non_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.

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

Status	Restricted
Risk Score	55/100 (High Risk)
Region	middle east
Currency	JOD

Tax Information

Capital Gains (Personal)	Subject to income tax brackets (5-25%)
Capital Gains (Corporate)	20% standard CIT
VAT on Crypto	No
Staking Tax	Likely taxable as income
Airdrop Tax	Unclear

No crypto-specific tax guidance available.

Licensing & Registration

Required	Yes
Regulator	CBJ
Framework	CBJ Circular on Virtual Currencies (ban on institutional use)
Ease	very_complex

Enforcement Activity

Level: Low

No detailed enforcement information available

AML / KYC

KYC Required	Yes
Travel Rule	No
FATF Member	No
FATF Status	non_compliant
FATF Body	MENAFATF
Suspicious-Activity Reporting	No

DeFi, Stablecoins & NFTs

Status: Restricted

Stablecoins

Status: Restricted

NFTs

Status: unregulated

Mining

Legal	No
Electricity Cost	$0.09/kWh
Renewable Energy	5%
Infrastructure	fair

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

Stability	moderate
Sanctions	No
Corruption Index	47/100
Banking Access	restricted

Risk Factors

regional tensions
capital controls
regulatory uncertainty

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