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.
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.
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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.