Regulatory Alerts2026-02-03
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Circular to Microfinance Companies in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The Central Bank of Jordan defines micro and small enterprises based on asset thresholds and employee counts, and establishes eligibility criteria for microfinance activities. The regulation sets maximum loan limits at 0.2% of the credit portfolio, with specific caps of 20,000 JD for individuals, 50,000 JD for micro enterprises, and 70,000 JD for small enterprises. Newly licensed companies face lower initial caps of 10,000 JD, 20,000 JD, and 30,000 JD respectively for the first three years.