Ammon News - The Cabinet, in its session held Wednesday headed by Prime Minister Dr. Jafar Hassan, decided to exempt the Jordan Football Association (JFA) from sales tax on revenues derived from sponsorship and marketing contracts, television broadcasting rights, and match ticket sales. This measure follows the Prime Minister’s visit to the JFA in July, in recognition of the association’s recent achievements, most notably the national football team’s qualification for the 2026 World Cup, and as part of the government’s commitment to supporting preparations for upcoming events.

During the visit, Hassan announced the doubling of the JFA’s budget starting next year to sustain recent successes and expand youth football training centers across the Kingdom’s governorates. The plan also aims to utilize youth center infrastructure to develop football and other sports programs.

The Cabinet decision further stipulates that donations made to the JFA shall be deductible from the donor’s taxable income, and that contractors engaged by the JFA are exempt from work permit fees.