Jordan VAT / Sales Tax
Detailed vat / sales tax rates and rules for Jordan in 2026.
VAT / Sales TaxJOD
Jordan's general sales tax (GST/VAT) is 16%. Special sales tax rates of 4-10% apply to certain items. Essential goods including bread, dairy, and basic food items are exempt or zero-rated. A special tax on telecommunications, vehicles, and tobacco applies at higher rates.
Standard Rate
16%
Registration Threshold
JOD 75,000 annual turnover
Reduced Rates
0% — Exports, basic food items, and certain essential goods4% — Certain goods and services at reduced rate
How Jordan VAT / Sales Tax compares
Jordan’s standard VAT / sales tax rate of 16% is the 84th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, above the global average of 13.7% and Asia’s regional average of 9.6%.
Jordan
16%
Asia average
9.6%
Global average
13.7%
