Jordan's Cooperatives Law No. 13 of 2025 represents a landmark step in modernizing the legislative framework governing the cooperative movement. Beyond being a regulatory instrument, the law signals a broader commitment to economic inclusion and social development — particularly for the agricultural, commercial, and craft sectors. The Legal Structure of the New Law The law establishes cooperatives as independent legal entities under Article 2, defining a cooperative as any le

In an era of rapid digital transformation, Jordan has taken a significant step in protecting individual privacy by enacting the Personal Data Protection Law No. 24 of 2023. This law establishes a comprehensive legal framework governing how personal data is collected, processed, and stored — with direct implications for businesses, institutions, and individuals operating in Jordan. What Is Personal Data Under Jordanian Law? The law defines personal data in Article 2 as any inf

A significant amendment to Jordan's Enforcement Law, effective from 26 May 2025 under Article 22/e/2, prohibits the imprisonment of a debtor who fails to repay a contractual debt or propose a proportionate settlement — with the exception of lease contracts and employment contracts. This raises an important question: how can creditors effectively collect their dues when a debtor has no attachable assets? The Balance Between Creditor and Debtor Rights Balancing the rights of cr