Cost, timeline,
and currency — modelled
Three calculators we use internally with clients. Indicative outputs only — book a scoping call for binding numbers.
Free Zone Cost Estimator
Indicative USD setup + 3-year operating cost. Order-of-magnitude only — actual quotes depend on activity license, land tariff, and counsel fees.
Business Setup Timeline
Typical wholly-owned subsidiary in mainland Iran. Total ≈ 134 business days (~7 months). Some steps run in parallel.
FX / IRR Converter
Indicative conversion at NIMA reference rate (~IRR 580,000/USD). Not a quote — IRR markets carry a NIMA/free-market spread; check live rates before remittance.
Decision-grade calculators, not marketing widgets
These tools surface order-of-magnitude costs and timelines that we refine into firm quotes during scoping. They are not a substitute for due diligence, but they get you to the right question 80% faster.
Indicative, not binding
Outputs are benchmarks from our recent mandate book. Real numbers depend on activity license, land tariff, FX execution venue, and counsel.
Updated quarterly
Free-zone base costs, FX reference, and timeline norms are refreshed each quarter against our active engagements.
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Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the free zone cost estimator?+
Within ±25% for a standard wholly-owned subsidiary. Sector-specific licensing (e.g. petrochemicals downstream, financial services) can move the figure materially. Always validate with a scoped quote.
Why does the timeline assume 4-5 months end-to-end?+
That is our observed median for a mainland Iran wholly-owned subsidiary with FX banking. Free-zone-only entities can complete in 8-10 weeks. Highly regulated sectors add 4-12 weeks for licensing.
Which FX rate should I budget at?+
For capital injection and regulated imports, budget at NIMA. For operational expenses paid locally, the free-market rate applies. We model both in the financial plan we produce during onboarding.
Can you run these calculators against my actual deal parameters?+
Yes — book a discovery call and we will produce a written cost & timeline memo with our internal models within 5 business days.