Overstatement in Iranian Customs: Legal Implications and Consequences
One of the common issues that may arise in relation to customs operations in Iran is an offense known as “overstatement of imports or overvaluation.” Simply put, this offense refers to stating the value of goods as higher than the actual price paid for them. However, this overstatement must exceed 10 percent of the actual […]
Resolution of Customs Disputes and Customs Services
The process of releasing goods in Iran is one of the important and complex stages that consists of a set of specific laws and regulations unique to this area. To release your goods from Iran’s customs, you must correctly follow all these steps. However, issues may arise for you as a trader along this […]
Administrative Authorities for Dealing with Tax Disputes in Iran
If disputes arise between taxpayers and the government in the implementation of tax regulations and the government, these disputes are dealt with in various bodies according to specific regulations. Authorities for dealing with tax disputes include the Initial and Appeal Boards of Tax Disputes, the Supreme Tax Council, and the Committee on Article 251 […]
Procedures and Processes of Tax Litigation
Tax litigation is the legal process of objecting to the amount of tax determined by the Iranian National Tax Administration (INTA). Legally, the tax determination process is such that business owners, legal entities and individuals must submit their tax returns to INTA by the specified deadlines. The mentioned tax return is reviewed by the tax […]
Unsettled Custom Duties under Article 7 of Iran Customs Code
One of the most important articles of Iran’s customs law is Article 7. Lack of attention to Article 7 could pose significant problems to merchants. Article 7 of Iran’s customs law states: ” Goods in the customs shall be as a bond for payments of all fees pertaining to such goods and other outright liabilities […]
Bright Horizons- Iran and Saudi Arabia to Restore Diplomatic Ties
Photo Credit: IRNIA Iran and Saudi Arabia have recently announced that they plan to restore diplomatic ties after nearly 8 years. On the initiative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Iranian and Saudi delegations held multiple meetings over the course of five days in Beijing to support the expansion of Tehran-Riyadh relations. This announcement has […]
Iran Taking Legal Steps toward Management of Public Data & Information
National Data and Information Management Act (NDIMA). On Monday, 31st October 2022, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran circulated to the Ministry of Communication and the High Council of Cyberspace the National Data and Information Management Act, a new law of its kind awaiting ratification for a while. The Parliament has approved the […]
Expatriates Work Permit- Part II
A new Amendment has been introduced to the executive guidelines related to the employment of expatriates in Iran. According to this Amendment, specific changes need to be applied to the current procedure for registration, issuance of entry permits with frequent entrance, issuance, extension, renewal, adjustments, and cancellation of expatriates’ work permits, as well as re-issuing […]
Emerging Formalities for Issuance and Management of Expatriates’ Work Permit
A new Amendment has been introduced to the executive guidelines related to employment of expatriates in Iran. According to this Amendment, certain changes need to be applied to the current procedure for registration, issuance of entry permit with frequent entrance, issuance, extension, renewal, adjustments and cancellation of expatriates’ work permit as well as re-issuing work […]
Iran to Become a Member of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)
Islamic Republic of Iran is set to become an official member to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Why this is a significant step? The Bill for Iran’s membership in SCO has been submitted to the Parliament (Majlis) and is awaiting ratification by the Parliament. Iran’s membership, which was announced on the latest SCO Heads of […]
