About us - Jordan - Ernst & Young - Middle East and North Africa

About us - Jordan

Jordan or officially, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, seamlessly combines ancient heritage with high standards of education and advanced communication technology. Its total area is around 92,300 sq km and its population is about 6 million. The land is mostly arid desert with a rainy season from November to April. The local time is GMT+2 hours.

The official language is Arabic and English is used widely in commerce and government. 95% of Jordan's populations are Arabs and Islam is the major religion.

Amman, the capital, has continued to follow IMF guidelines, practicing careful monetary policy, and making substantial headway with privatization.

Privatized firms have boosted economic growth and helped Jordan’s role in the global economy. Jordan’s WTO membership in 2000 and the establishment of the Aqaba Special Economic Zones (ASEZ) have encouraged foreign investors to take advantage of Jordan’s opportunities. The Jordan-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a unique prospect for Jordan to accelerate economic growth through increased U.S. trade and investment. Moreover, microfinance projects have been a source of funding to small businesses in Jordan and have aided those less privileged in society.

Jordan Office

Ernst & Young has been operating in Jordan since 1953 and is the largest audit and business advisory firm in the country. The office has more than 175 professionals, in addition to three resident partners.

Services offered

The Amman office offers clients a wide range of services, including Assurance & Advisory Business Services, Business Risk Services, Business Advisory Solutions and Tax.

Industries

Our clients range from family businesses to large multinational corporations and include government and public sector companies. In addition to banks, our clients’ portfolio includes manufacturing companies, hotels, trading and insurance.

Location

The office is located at the eight circle of Jabal Amman ,300 King Abdalla Street. For more information please contact Bishr Baker