ASEZA announces tax exemption on departing goods

AMMAN — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) on Sunday announced a tax exemption on goods passengers take out of the zone, provided that the cost of merchandise does not exceed JD2,000, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

ASEZA Chief Commissioner Nasser Shraideh said that the decision aims to address the economic recession and stimulate trade activities within the zone, in a way that contributes to the easier flow of goods, while limiting tax and customs evasions.

In order to benefit from the decision, travellers should provide an invoice with an address outside of the Kingdom, and a detailed description for these goods, he added.