According to Shada, the guidelines are designed to:

Professionalize the process of attracting foreign investment.

Standardize the activities of investment promotion agencies.

Strengthen support mechanisms for foreign investors.

Licensing FrameworkApplicants must first obtain an establishment license, valid for six months (renewable up to two times).

Following this, they may apply for an operating license, valid for two years (renewable upon performance evaluation).

The guidelines also detail procedures for license issuance, renewal, suspension, and revocation.

Agency RequirementsAgencies are required to:

Launch an active website in Persian, English, and Arabic.

Produce promotional content in English, Arabic, and Chinese.

Provide comprehensive consulting services before, during, and after the investment.

Prepare feasibility studies for investment projects.

Application ProcessApplicants seeking to establish a foreign investment promotion agency may submit requests and required documents via email to ipa@investiniran.ir. For inquiries, the designated contact number is +98-21-39902158.

Strategic ImpactThis initiative marks a significant step toward greater transparency, standardization, and efficiency in attracting foreign investment to Iran, reinforcing the country’s commitment to creating a more investor-friendly environment.