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Karimi & Associates Law Firm and Smart Invest Iran Joint Newsletter for November 2017 is published. Mokran Coasts The coasts of Mokran, Makran or Makuran – as it is pronounced by the local people – is a region located in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan and Pakistan’s southwestern Baluchistan province. It is a 600-mi (1,000-km) stretch along the Gulf of Oman from Raˈs (cape) al-Kūh, Iran (west of […]

Karimi & Associates monthly newsletter for September 2017 is published.

Karimi & Associates Law Firm and Smart Invest Iran Joint Newsletter for December 2017 is published. BOT Contracts: A Path to Increased Infrastructure Foreign Investment in Iran Introduction: With a view to the attraction and promotion of foreign investment and improving engagement of the private sector in economic activities, the Iranian government has in the last two decades adopted Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) methods to obtain infrastructure facilities with greater efficiency and

Karimi & Associates Law Firm and Smart Invest Iran Joint Newsletter for March 2018 is published. Arvand Free Trade Zones According to the legally accepted definition, the free trade zones and special economic zones are those parts of the Iranian territory that are managed according to the special laws and bylaws and are excluded from the laws of the governing motherland. Free Zone law: •    Law on the Administration of

Karimi & Associates Law Firm and Smart Invest Iran Joint Newsletter for September 2017 is published. Introduction As one of the richest countries in the world in terms of hydrocarbon reserves, Iran’s great foreign investment attractions are undeniable, and recognizing the potential in the Iranian market is a must for every foreign investor who is looking to invest in this growing economy. These incentives, however, are yet to be properly

Karimi & Associates law firm and Smart Invest Iran joint newsletter for June 2018 is published. INTRODUCTION By enacting the “Patents, Industrial Designs, and Trademarks Registration Act of Islamic Republic of Iran”(PIDTRA ACT) in 2008 and acceding to the Madrid System (including the “Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks” and its related protocol) and the “Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property”, Iran has attempted to create

  Introduction [1] This paper starts by explaining the status of Dowry in Iran. Secondly, answers the question that whether a share in a company can be lawfully seized for Dowry. In order to answer the question, the paper studies three types of shares, including private joint-stock, public joint-stock, and limited liability companies. In the end, by conducting comparisons between these three types of companies, reaches a conclusion.   Dowry

  Introduction: Enforcement of foreign civil judgments is a subject of concern to the judgment creditors when the assets belonging to the judgment debtors are located outside the jurisdictions where the judgments are issued. The aim of this article is to provide a brief overview of the laws and regulations governing the enforcement of foreign civil judgments in Iran.[1] Foreign judgments do not benefit from a unified system of enforcement at

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The potential in Iran’s economy and opportunities created by the legal framework with incentive laws have made Iran an attractive option to invest in. In the following, you will find the main practical and informative points on the economic scope of Iran, governing laws, taxation system, and intellectual property protection. Why Iran? Iran’s economy has incredible potential for progress due to its young and highly educated population, geopolitical location, and