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Q1-
What type
of Industries Manufacturers are allowed in the Ad-Dulayl
Industrial Park?
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All types of manufacturing are considered, subject to the Ad-Dulayl
Industrial Park Authority's approval. |
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Q2-
Can we have
the possibility to buy land in the Ad-Dulayl Industrial Park?
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Yes, we sell land. It is more convenient for the investor especially if
he/she needs Bank facilities. Banks in Jordan prefer to lend money for those industries
that own land to be used as a collateral. There is of course possibility to get Bank
financing depending on factors that the Banks ask for, like: Bank Guarantees from outside,
mortgage on property etc.. |
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Q3-
Will the
Ad-Dulayl Industrial Park Authority provide finance for factories in the Ad-Dulayl
Industrial Park?
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Ad-Dulayl Industrial Park (QIZ) will introduce the investor to special local Bank in Jordan which is ready to give long term financing of Fixed Assets as well as against Letter of Credits.
Also many International and local Banks in Jordan are willing to provide the funding needed and the Ad-Dulayl industrial Park authority will assist in arranging meetings with the Banks
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Q4-
Can I be a
partner in more than one company?
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Yes, at present there are no restrictions on the number of businesses in
which one person can be involved. |
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Q5-
Can I
transfer my money outside the country freely?
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Yes, the authorities impose no restrictions on the movement of capital. |
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Q6-
How can I
start my project ?
A- You should have the following documents , which are issued by the
Ministry of Industry and Trade :
| Industrial
Registration Certificate . |
| Company
Registration Certificate . |
| Letter
of Authorization . |
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Q7- Is import
of machinary duty free?
A- Import of machinery & spare parts are duty free for Industrial
projects. |
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Q8-
Can I
import and export goods duty free?
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Yes, provided it is for your manufacturing process. |
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Q9-
What is the electricity cost per KW?
Can one put his own power generator?
A-
Electricity cost is 39 Fils (Jordanian Fils)
per Kw equivalent to US cents 5.5 per KW. You can also set up your own
Power Generator and cost of Diesel Oil is 130 fils/liter equivalent to
19 cents/liter. |
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Q10-
What is the average cost of water?
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Water cost is US.Dollars 1.4/M3. |
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Q11-
What are the average salaries for unskilled
laborer and engineers?
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The ongoing salary for the unskilled laborer
is Jordanian Dinar 85 equivalent to U.S.D. 120 /month . Salary of
engineers varies between Jordanian Dinar 300-600 per month equivalent to
U.S.D. 422-845/month depending on experience . Ad-Dulayl area has a big
number of labor available around. |
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Q12-
Do I have to employ nationals in my
business?
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There is no compulsion to do so and you may
hire staff from any country provided there is prior approval (work
permit), but since Jordan has a lot of technical expertise as well as
skilled and unskilled people the general trend and the thing that is
preferable in Jordan is to employ locals. |
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Q13-
Can my staff live on my factory
premises?
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Yes, provided you provide for them the
comfortable living arrangement. However there is a lot of residential
houses for rent in Ad-dulayl Area and in the Zarqa Area. |
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Q14-
How long is my residence visa valid?
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The residence visa once issued by the
government of Jordan should be valid for a period of one year from the
date of issue. |
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Q15-
Can I bring my Family members?
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Yes, provided the correct governmental
procedures are followed. |
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Q16-
Are male and female laborers available?
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Yes, both male and female laborers (skilled
and unskilled) are available and can work together in a workable
atmosphere. |
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Q17-
What level of education the labors have?
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We have middle and high school graduates,
colleges (2 years after High school) as well as university graduates and
postgraduates. |
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Q18-
What is the minimum age of labor?
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The
minimum age is 18 years old. |
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