Reports, handbooks
& guides
Ten investor-grade publications covering Iran macro, sector deep-dives, and operational primers. Free downloads marked as such; gated reports require a corporate email.
Iran research library · primary sources
2026 Iran Investment Outlook
Our annual macro and sector outlook covering GDP, FX, capital markets, and the 12 sectors we expect to outperform.
Iranian Petrochemicals 2026: Capacity, Margins & Export Routes
Capacity additions, margin analysis, and post-sanctions export-route reconfiguration across Iran's 11 major complexes.
Renewable Energy in Iran: PPA Economics & ECA Routes
SATBA PPA terms, IRR comparison vs. regional benchmarks, and ECA-compatible financing structures.
Iran ICT & Digital: From Startups to Strategic Acquisitions
The Iranian digital ecosystem, top 50 startups, regulator overview, and historical exit data.
Iranian Mining: Copper, Iron Ore & Rare Earths
Reserve breakdown, top operators, infrastructure constraints, and minority-stake transaction comparables.
FIPPA Registration: Step-by-Step
Practical guide to registering foreign investment under FIPPA — documents, timeline, common rejections, and remedies.
Free Zone Comparison Matrix 2026
All 31 Iranian free zones scored across cost, sector fit, port access, customs, and labour availability.
Tehran Stock Exchange Investor Handbook
How foreign investors obtain a trading code, the tax regime, settlement mechanics, and repatriation rules.
Doing Business in Iran: Etiquette & Cultural Notes
A short, practical guide to Iranian business culture, taarof, meeting norms, and negotiation patterns.
Iran Tax & Banking Primer for Foreign Investors
Corporate tax, withholding, NIMA, free-zone exemptions, and routing payments under the current banking framework.
Investor-grade documents, refreshed quarterly
Every resource on this page is authored by a named partner or senior analyst and reviewed by our research desk. Gated reports require a corporate email — no consumer addresses — to keep the audience institutional.
Primary sources
All data points cite the underlying regulator filing, gazette, or ministry release. No unsourced market chatter.
Quarterly refresh
Sector whitepapers are refreshed every quarter. The flagship Outlook is published in January and updated mid-year.
Bilingual on request
All gated reports are available in English by default and in Farsi within 5 business days on request, at no additional cost.
Frequently asked questions
Why are some reports gated and others free?+
Operational and legal primers are free because they help the broader investor community. Proprietary research with primary data is gated to keep distribution institutional and trackable.
Can I redistribute the reports inside my firm?+
Yes. The institutional licence covers unlimited internal distribution within the requesting entity. External redistribution requires a separate licence.
Will you author bespoke research for us?+
Yes. Bespoke commissions start at USD 18,000 with a typical 4-8 week turnaround. See the Market Research service line for details.
Do you offer a subscription bundle?+
Yes. An annual research subscription (USD 14,000) covers all four sector whitepapers, the flagship Outlook, and quarterly update notes.
What our published research covers — and how to use it
Our library exists so that a first-pass investment assessment does not require a paid engagement. Each report is written from the same evidence base we use on mandates: primary interviews, customs and regulatory records, and financial models built on stated assumptions. Reports are updated when the underlying law or data changes, not on a marketing calendar, and each states its data cut-off on the first page.
Library categories, typical contents and who they serve
| Category | What it contains | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Market entry | Entry-mode comparison, licensing steps, indicative cost and timeline ranges | Corporates screening Iran for the first time |
| Sector studies | Capacity, demand, pricing, competitor and export data for a single industry | Strategic and trade investors with a defined sector |
| Regulatory & legal | FIPPA, company forms, employment, land tenure and dispute resolution | Legal and compliance functions |
| Tax & banking | Corporate tax, VAT, withholding, transfer pricing and payment routing options | Finance teams building the business case |
| Free zones | Zone-by-zone incentives, infrastructure, tenancy costs and sector fit | Manufacturers and logistics operators |
| Compliance | Sanctions screening workflow, counterparty diligence and documentation standards | Risk committees and boards |
Indicative planning benchmarks based on our engagement experience; actual timelines vary by sector and file.
How to get value from a report before you commission work
- Start with the market-entry overview to rule sectors in or out cheaply
- Read the assumptions page first — every model states its exchange rate and data cut-off
- Use the regulatory report to draft your internal approval memo, not as legal advice
- Check the free-zone comparison before assuming mainland registration is required
- Bring the compliance workflow to your bank early; financing conversations take longest
- Note which questions the report cannot answer — those define the scope of a paid study
Frequently asked questions
Are the research reports free?
Yes. Reports are provided on request at no cost; we ask only for a business contact so we can send the correct version and notify you when a report is updated after a regulatory change.
How current is the research?
Every report carries a data cut-off date on its first page. Regulatory reports are revised when the underlying law changes; sector studies are refreshed as new customs and production data is published.
Can these reports be cited in an internal investment committee paper?
Yes, and they are written for that purpose — sources are named, assumptions are explicit and figures are labelled as either published data or our own estimate.
What if no report covers my sector?
Commission a tailored study. A focused sector assessment typically takes three to five weeks and reuses the same methodology as the published library.