Gov’t to change Tax Law for ‘better financial management’

AMMAN — Prime Minister Abdullah Ensour said Monday that the government is working for “genuine plans for financial management reform”, including a system under which citizens’ financial obligations will be accessed through a unified database.

The measure has been included as an amendment in the Tax Law, which the premier said has already been drafted and will be presented Tuesday to the Economic Development Committee.

The amendment allows a clearance process of citizens’ financial claims and obligations, the premier explained during an unannounced visit to the Customs Department where he met with its Director Munther Assaf and Finance Ministry Secretary General Izzeddin Kanakrieh, the Jordan New Agency, Petra, reported. 

Ensour described the amendment as a “key tax reform”. 

During the meeting, Ensour stressed the importance of simplifying the procedures of customs transactions for investors and importers as well as easing the process of customs clearance so as to stimulate economic performance. 

Ensour has been conducting surprise visits to a number of government agencies concerned with investment amid efforts to improve the climate for doing business in Jordan.