Guide to Invest in Iran Investa Iran Investment Gateway 2015 Outline Iran at a Glance Iran Main Advantages Incentives and Benefits of Foreign Investment in Iran Licensing and Operational Procedure Iran at a Glance Neighboring Countries Irans Main Advantages The diversified economy with over 40 industries directly listed in the Tehran Stock Exchange Resource-rich & Labor-rich economy Young and educated population & Large domestic market Developed infrastructure in transportation telecommunications & energy Tax exemptions and incentives Widespread and sound infrastructure Diversity in economic sectors and rich in oil and hydrocarbon resources, Irans Main Advantages (Contd.) 10th rank in tourism industry and potential of standing as the 5th in ecotourism Having the largest and most diversified industries in the Middle east and North Africa Region, 4th rank in production of Zinc and 10th rank in production of Cobalt in the world. One of the top producers of Lead, Aluminum, Manganese and Copper in the world 4th rank on diversity of Agriculture products in the world. Incentives and Benefits of Foreign Investment in Iran Incentives Tax Holidays Production Activities 80% for 4 years Free Zones 100% for 4 years Agricultural 100% life time Exports 100% life time Tourism 50% for life time Less Developed Regions 100% for 10 years Custom Exemptions Production Line Machineries and Equipment Raw Materials used for Production of Export commodities All Production Line Machineries and Raw Materials in Free Zones A 20 years tax exemption No visa for the entrance of foreigners Custom exemption Easy registration of Companies Easy circumstances for re-export and transit of commodities Possibility of exporting products to the mainland Long-term lease of the land for the foreigners Suitable rates for the energy consumption Investment Facilities in Free Trade Zones .... Payment of exploitation costs Rent/ purchase of ready-bu.ilt Sites 15 reduction in pric.e of land if . 0.5% reduction in price of land if . 5 % reduction in price of land if by cash/ installment Investment Facilities in Industrial Parks Preparation of suitable land No need for different permissions Easy and fast access to Utility Use of software services Reduced Free of Charge investment costs services Investment Facilities in Industrial Parks Licensing and Operational Procedure Steps to make a Foreign Investment Licensing procedure Submission Of Application OIETAI Preparation And Submission Of a Report Foreign Investment Board Final Draft License License Communicated Issued Max 5 DaysMax 10 Days