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Introduction When a foreign company decides to expand its business operations in Iran, it can register a branch office in the country. According to Article 2 of the Executive Regulations for the Registration of Foreign Branches or Representative Offices of Foreign Companies, a branch of a foreign company is a local unit that is subordinate to the main company, and it directly performs the main issues and duties of the […]

The heavy load of judicial cases in courts and the time-consuming nature of dealing with cases in the system, resulted in emergence of the more beneficial solution to settle disputes. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a process to resolve disputes without going to trial. It is a time and cost-effective, and more flexible approach to resolving conflicts than the traditional court system. ADR methods include mediation, arbitration, negotiation and neutral

Iran has always been a profitable market for businesses, offering numerous opportunities for growth. However, like any other burgeoning market, certain measures must be taken to safeguard your business, with the protection of intellectual property being of paramount importance. To gain an understanding of the intellectual property laws in Iran, legal advice is necessary. During the registration process, a legal expert’s assistance can help mitigate any issues or obstacles that

Employers and businesses have traditionally found it difficult to hire foreign workers and to engage into employment contracts with them, as it might lead to a number of legal complications. Employers who hire foreign nationals face a variety of legal challenges. Employers hire overseas workers primarily to avoid the high expenses associated with hiring local labor. Iran has long attracted foreign investors and entrepreneurs looking to launch a business due

Introduction Enforcing an international arbitration award in Iran may seem challenging at first. However, despite the known issues (such as sanctions), there are no specific obstacles preventing a person from enforcing an arbitration award in Iran. Karimi & Associates Law Firm, with an experienced and innovative team in international arbitration, provides related services.  It is worth noting that there is an outdated view regarding Iran’s legal system, which suggests that

In terms of law, the death of an individual will have significant effects. One of the most essential effects of people’s death is that their properties are transferred to their heirs. In the meantime, sometimes the deceased makes a will, which must be followed. After paying the deceased’s debts, the remaining property, according to the inheritance regulations mentioned in Iran’s Civil Code, among the heirs will be divided. In this

A joint venture consists of two or more parties working together to develop a single business or project for profit while splitting the related risks. A minimum of two natural persons or legal organizations must make up the parties to the joint venture. As a business or company owner, you might be interested in breaking into more expansive and international markets, but there are some limitations and bans in some

BOO agreements are just one of the many ways private and public sectors can work together. Essentially, the private sector takes on the responsibility of building and operating a project while also retaining ownership. The public sector, on the other hand, can make an offer to purchase the project later. In this regard, Karimi & Associates Law Firm can be your consultant to fully secure your interests as a foreign

When two businesses combine, it has called a merger or acquisition (M&A). In a merger, the two companies form a new entity. In an acquisition, one company purchases and absorbs the other into its operations. The ultimate goal of a merger or acquisition is to create a more efficient and effective entity than the two previous companies. The new entity delivers financial benefits for the owners of the original companies,

Artificial Intelligence plays a significant role in today’s world. In fact, if you are a modern era human, you cannot live without it. Artificial intelligence (AI) has many uses and applications, including speech recognition, customer service, and innovation for improving society. Some people even utilize AI to help solve problems, invent new products, and develop new methods. For instance, AI can identify flaws in pharmaceutical products, create new eco-friendly compositions,