Company Registration Legal Guide
Comprehensive step-by-step legal guide for foreign investors registering a company in Iran, including all requirements and timelines.
Total Timeline
4-6 Months
Estimated Cost
$6K-13.5K
Key Documents
25-35
Government Agencies
6-10
Preparation
Documentation & Applications
Company Registration
Banking & Operational Setup
Document Checklist
Foreign Parent Company
- Certificate of incorporation
- Articles of association
- Board resolution
- Financial statements (2 years)
- Shareholder list
- Director credentials
- Company seal impression
Personal Documents
- Valid passport (original)
- Criminal clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Birth certificate (notarized)
- Education credentials
- Professional licenses
- Residence proof
Financial Documents
- Bank statements
- Proof of capital source
- Investment guarantee letter
- Financial projections
- Insurance documents
- Currency approval letter
Business Documents
- Business plan
- Market analysis
- Organizational chart
- Job descriptions
- Office lease/property proof
- Partnership agreement (if applicable)
- Investment proposal
Cost Breakdown
Registration Fees
$500-1,500
Trade registration and company formation
Legal & Consultation
$2,000-5,000
Legal counsel and expert consultants
Document Preparation
$500-1,500
Notarization, translation, certification
Banking Setup
$200-500
Initial bank account requirements
Office/License Permits
$1,000-3,000
Location-specific and operational licenses
Government Approvals
$1,000-2,000
Ministry approvals and certifications
Total Estimated Cost: $6,700 - $13,500
Costs vary by sector, location, complexity of business structure, and local advisor fees. Direct government fees are typically lower; consultant services represent the majority of costs.
Key Legal Requirements
Foreign Investment Law
- •Investment must be approved by OIETAI
- •Minimum capital requirements vary by sector
- •Foreign investors get equal treatment with domestic investors
- •Protection against nationalization provided
Corporate Law Requirements
- •Board of directors with minimum number of members
- •Annual financial reporting and audit required
- •General shareholder meetings must be held annually
- •Company records must be maintained in Persian
Tax Obligations
- •Corporate tax rate: 25% (standard rate)
- •Value Added Tax (VAT): 9%
- •Annual tax returns required
- •Tax incentives available for priority sectors
Labor & Employment
- •Employment contracts must be in Persian
- •Social security contributions: ~28% of salary
- •Expatriate work permits required for foreign staff
- •Labor law compliance mandatory
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