23. Is there a ban on political parties engaging in commercial activities?

Political Parties Law 2015

Article 26

A. A party may invest its funds and resources inside the Kingdom in a known and declared

manner via any of the following methods:

(i) Issue party periodicals and literature as well as any other printed materials.

(ii) Own any available media outlets and use them to express principles, views, and

standpoints; and for any other media purposes in compliance with valid

legislation.

(iii) Own real estate for the purposes of its headquarters or branches.

(iv) Use any parts of its premises for public or private ceremonies or events, in return

for a few in line with the valid legislation.

(v) Keep its funds at Jordanian banks as timed deposits in return for interests or on

the basis of partnership.

(vi) Purchase treasury bonds in compliance with the valid legislation.

(vii) Any other activities to be outlined in special regulations to be issued for this

purpose.