Indian contract law, mainly the Indian Contract Act 1872, applies to deals with Indian parties unless the contract picks a different law. Long-term supply contracts need clear pricing formulas, quality specifications, shipping and payment terms, and an arbitration clause. Both countries are New York Convention parties, so awards can be enforced in India.
- Document route
- Jordanian notary, Ministry of Justice and Foreign Affairs authentication, then Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 ahead of Jordan all year
- Core law
- Indian Contract Act 1872
- Foreign awards
- Part II, Arbitration Act 1996
Commercial Contracts from Jordan: how it works
We draft and review supply, offtake, distribution, manufacturing and services agreements, focusing on price adjustment, quality and inspection, Incoterms, payment security, force majeure and dispute resolution.
For pharmaceuticals and food, we allocate registration and certification responsibilities clearly. We also make sure the contract is stamped in India if it will be relied on there.
For garment manufacturing relationships under the qualifying industrial zone rules, we check that origin and labour compliance obligations are reflected in the contract.
Garment manufacturers in Jordan's industrial zones that buy Indian fabric need contracts addressing shade and quality tolerances, lead times and penalties, since delays affect export deadlines to the United States.
What clients in Jordan should know
- Use price review clauses in long-term contracts.
- Choose a seat and an institution, not just the word arbitration.
- Stamp the contract in India if needed.
Step by step from Jordan
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Jordan, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Jordan
Jordanian notary, Ministry of Justice and Foreign Affairs authentication, then Indian Embassy attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Jordan where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Jordan. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Commercial Contracts, or see all services for clients in Jordan and the Doing Business in India practice area.
Questions from clients in Jordan
Should we use arbitration?
Generally yes; it gives the most reliable route to enforcement.
Can you review our Indian buyer's draft?
Yes, and explain the risks.
Does the tax treaty help with fees?
Yes, treaty rates may apply with a tax residence certificate.
Can we claim if fabric arrives late and we miss an export order?
Possibly, if the contract provides for it or the loss was foreseeable; we review the terms.