Shareholders’ Agreements under Iranian Law: Legal Framework, Essential Clauses and Practical Considerations
As commercial activities expand and investment in companies with multiple shareholders or partners increases, regulating the relationships among equity holders has become an important aspect of corporate legal [...]
Employment Contracts with Foreign Nationals in Iran: Legal Requirements, Contractual Considerations and Employer Liabilities
Employing foreign nationals is an important consideration for companies, investors and businesses operating in Iran or seeking to enter the Iranian market. Foreign nationals’ expertise and skills may [...]
Termination of Contracts under Iranian Law: Key Principles and Practical Considerations
When a contract is governed by Iranian law, one of the parties may, at some point, decide to bring the contractual relationship to an end. This may occur [...]
Exclusive Agency Agreements under Iranian Law: Key Dos and Don’ts
Suppose a foreign company appoints an Iranian company or individual as its “exclusive agent” in Iran, expecting the agent to develop the market for its products in return [...]
Foreign Investment Framework in Iran; A Legal Guide for Foreign Investors and Individuals
Iran, with its substantial domestic market, extensive natural resources, skilled workforce, and diverse opportunities across the industrial, mining, agricultural, services, and infrastructure sectors, offers a range of potential [...]
Are Foreign Court Judgments Enforceable in Iran? A Practical Guide to Recognition and Enforcement
For individuals and companies outside Iran, winning a favorable judgment abroad is only part of the dispute resolution process. The more important question usually arises after the judgment [...]
Trade Secret Protection in Iran: Legal Framework and Practical Considerations
For many businesses, some of their most valuable assets are not registered with the Companies Registration Office or the Intellectual Property Office. A product formula, customer database, proprietary [...]
Taxation of Foreign Companies in Iran
As Iran’s economic interactions with foreign business partners continue to expand, the question of “What taxes are foreign companies required to pay in Iran?” is one of the [...]
Selling Property in Iran for Iranians Residing Abroad
Many Iranians residing abroad continue to own apartments, houses, land, or other real estate in Iran. Selling such property may initially seem complicated, particularly when the owner is [...]
Two Significant Instances of Mandatory Arbitration under Iranian Law
Arbitration is one of the recognised methods of dispute resolution. In general terms, arbitration may be defined as the resolution of a dispute between parties outside the court [...]