Corporate and intellectual property services in Iran
Business setup in Iran, explained clearly.
Sedaghat Sabt helps international founders, investors and companies understand the practical path to forming an Iranian company, protecting a trademark and preparing for regulated import and export activity.
Core services
Choose the right starting point in Iran
Company formation, brand protection and trading permissions are related, but they are not the same procedure. We separate each track so that you know what is required, which authority is involved and what must happen next.
Company Registration in Iran
For foreign individuals or legal entities considering an Iranian company, shareholding structure, local management, corporate documents and activity-specific licences.
Explore company registration →Trademark Registration in Iran
For businesses that need a national Iranian filing or want to understand how Iran can be designated through the Madrid System.
Explore trademark protection →Commercial Card in Iran
For companies assessing eligibility for import, export and customs-related commercial activity under current Iranian rules.
Explore commercial-card requirements →A controlled process
From intention to an actionable registration plan
Define the activity
Clarify the business model, ownership and intended operations in Iran.
Check eligibility
Identify corporate, nationality, licensing and compliance constraints.
Prepare documents
Build the correct file and confirm translation, certification and signature needs.
Submit and follow up
Track the responsible authority, stage, deadline and next action.
Complete post-registration work
Address tax, corporate records and any operational permissions that remain.
For foreign founders and companies
Company formation is only one part of entering the Iranian market
An Iranian legal entity, a foreign investment licence and a sector-specific operating licence serve different purposes. A company may need one, several or none of these additional approvals depending on its activity, ownership, funding model and the protections it seeks.
- Confirm the legal form and ownership structure before preparing documents.
- Separate incorporation requirements from foreign-investment protection under FIPPA.
- Check sanctions, banking, tax, employment and industry-specific restrictions independently.
- Do not rely on generic timelines or fixed-cost promises before the file is reviewed.
Why Sedaghat Sabt
Transparency should be built into the file
Our working principle is simple: the distance between what is promised and what is actually delivered should be as small as possible. A well-managed matter needs a clear owner, a current stage, a deadline and a next action.
Can a foreigner register a company in Iran?
Foreign participation is possible in many lawful private-sector activities, but the correct structure and any additional approvals depend on the specific case.
Is FIPPA the same as company registration?
No. Company incorporation creates the legal entity. FIPPA is a separate framework for qualifying foreign investment and related protections.
Can an overseas brand be protected in Iran?
Protection may be pursued through a national Iranian filing or, where the applicant is eligible, through an international Madrid System designation.
Do you promise a fixed completion time?
No responsible adviser should promise an exact result before reviewing the activity, applicants, documents and competent authority.
Start with a focused Iran-entry review
Tell us your nationality, intended activity, ownership plan and whether you need incorporation, trademark protection or import/export eligibility. We will identify the right track and the information still required.
