المناطق الحرة و جاذبية الاستثمار الأجنبي : تجربة المملكة الأردنية الهاشمية

Abstract EN

Countries seek to attract foreign capital and utilize their natural and human resources to support their national economy and growth.

this, in turn, requires creating a favorable investment climate legally, regulatory, and environmentally, as well as providing facilitations for the requirements of investing companies.

free zones are among the most important areas for foreign and domestic investments, serving as a mechanism to increase the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and contribute to diversifying foreign trade sources.

they act as a link between countries worldwide and help attract human resources while reducing unemployment.

the free zones in the Hashemite kingdom of Jordan are considered a significant investment center due to the country's geographical location, political stability, security, infrastructure availability, customs transactions, imports, tax incentives, and foreign currency transfers, among other factors.

therefore, the aim of this research is to discuss the legislative and legal frameworks and regulatory requirements governing the operations of free zones in the kingdom, as well as the contribution of these zones to attracting foreign investments and their impact on the kingdom's exports, imports, and re-exports.

additionally, their contribution to the sustainability of investments and economic development will be examined.