Doing Business With Jordan.

Doing Business With Jordan Philip Dew, consulting editor GMB Publishing 525 South 4th Street, #241, Philadelphia, PA 19147 9781846730542, $143.00 www.globalmarketbriefings.com

Now in an updated, revised, and significantly expanded second edition, "Doing Business With Jordan: A Guide To Investment Opportunities & Business Practices" is an indispensable reference for any business or company seeking to do business in the Middle Eastern country of Jordan. Under the deft editorship of Philip Dew, "Doing Business With Jordan" presents an introduction to Jordan in terms of its geography, geology, history, and economy. Then such specific issues are presented with respect to the five sectors of electricity, agriculture, tourism, water, and 'The Regeneration of Downtown Amman'. Clearly presented 'how to' information is provided with respect to forming a business venture, the law of commercial agents and intermediaries, 'JIB' and 'FDI', and free zones. Aqaba special economic zones and development corporations are discussed in detail. Jordanian tax and regulatory are discussed at length as are the Amman stock exchange, as well as banking regulation and supervision. Of special note is the chapter devoted to media and advertising. "Doing Business With Jordan" concludes with up-to-date information on Jordanian labor laws, living and working conditions, residential and commercial property markets. Enhanced with three appendices providing useful addresses and contact details, general information, and contributor contact details, "Doing Business With Jordan" is an essential reference for any American corporation contemplating doing any kind of business in Jordan. Companies considering (or actively engaged in) doing business anywhere overseas should visit the Global Market Place website for a complete listing of all of the 'Doing Business' titles in their Global Market Briefings series.