List of major economic laws in Iran
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The list of major laws and legal acts affecting trade in goods and services in Iran:
Seed and Plant
(the Iranian year1382);
- The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran;
- The Twenty-Year Vision of the I.R. IranEconomy of IranThe economy of Iran is the eighteenth largest in the world by purchasing power parity and according to Iranian officials' claims is going to become the 12th largest by 2015. The economy of Iran is a mixed and transition economy with a large public sector and some 50% of the economy centrally planned...
; - The Civil Code;
- The Commercial Code of the Iranian year 1311 (1922) and its Amendments of 1374 (2005);
- The 1990 Labour Act (the Iranian year 1369);
- The Export-Import Regulations Act of the Iranian year 1372 (1993) and its Executive Ordinance of the Iranian year 1373 (2004) together with its subsequent amendments;
- The Act on the Administration of Free Trade-Industrial Zones of the I. R. IranForeign Direct Investment in IranForeign direct investment in Iran has been hindered by unfavorable or complex operating requirements and by international sanctions, although in the early 2000s the Iranian government liberalized investment regulations. Iran ranks 62nd in the World Economic Forum's 2011 analysis of the global...
of the Iranian year 1372 (1993) and its Revising Act of the Iranian year 1377 (1999); - The Third Economic, Social and Cultural Development Plan Act of the Iranian year 1379 (2000);
- The Fourth Economic, Social and Cultural Development Plan ActEconomic history of Iran-Pahlavi Era :Reza Shah Pahlavi improved the country’s overall infrastructure, implemented educational reform, campaigned against foreign influence, reformed the legal system, and introduced modern industries...
of the Iranian year 1383 (2004); - The Act on the Revision of the Third Economic, Social and Cultural Development Plan Act and on the Imposition and Collection of Duties and Other Fees from Producers of Goods and Providers of Iranian Goods and Services (better known as the Act on Consolidation of Duties) of the Iranian year 1381 (2002);
- Annual State Budgetary Acts;
- The 1991 Act on the Cooperatives Sector of the Economy of the Islamic Republic of Iran (the Iranian year 1370);
- The 1921 Act on the Registration of Corporations (the Iranian year 1310);
- The Trademarks and Patents Registration ActIntellectual property in IranIran is a member of the WIPO since 2001 and has acceded to several WIPO intellectual-property treaties. Iran joined the Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property in 1959. In December 2003 Iran became a party to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol for the International...
of the Iranian year 1310 (1931); - The 1958 Amending By-Law of the Trademarks and Patents Registration ActIntellectual property in IranIran is a member of the WIPO since 2001 and has acceded to several WIPO intellectual-property treaties. Iran joined the Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property in 1959. In December 2003 Iran became a party to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol for the International...
(the Iranian year 1337) - The Act on the Protection of the Rights of Authors, Composers and ArtistsIntellectual property in IranIran is a member of the WIPO since 2001 and has acceded to several WIPO intellectual-property treaties. Iran joined the Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property in 1959. In December 2003 Iran became a party to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol for the International...
of the Iranian year 1950 (1971), and its executive By-Law; - The 1973 Act on the Translation and Reproduction of Books, Publications and PhonogramsIntellectual property in IranIran is a member of the WIPO since 2001 and has acceded to several WIPO intellectual-property treaties. Iran joined the Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property in 1959. In December 2003 Iran became a party to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol for the International...
(the Iranian year 1352); - The 2000 Act on the Protection of Rights of Creators of Computer SoftwareIntellectual property in IranIran is a member of the WIPO since 2001 and has acceded to several WIPO intellectual-property treaties. Iran joined the Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property in 1959. In December 2003 Iran became a party to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol for the International...
(the Iranian year 1379); - The 2004 Act on the Protection of Geographical IndicationsIntellectual property in IranIran is a member of the WIPO since 2001 and has acceded to several WIPO intellectual-property treaties. Iran joined the Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property in 1959. In December 2003 Iran became a party to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol for the International...
(the Iranian year 1383); - The 2003 Act on the Registration of Plant Varieties and Control and Certification of
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Intellectual property in Iran
Iran is a member of the WIPO since 2001 and has acceded to several WIPO intellectual-property treaties. Iran joined the Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property in 1959. In December 2003 Iran became a party to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol for the International...
(the Iranian year1382);
- The 2003 Electronic Commerce Act (the Iranian year 1382);
- The 2001 Act on the Promotion and Protection of Foreign InvestmentForeign Direct Investment in IranForeign direct investment in Iran has been hindered by unfavorable or complex operating requirements and by international sanctions, although in the early 2000s the Iranian government liberalized investment regulations. Iran ranks 62nd in the World Economic Forum's 2011 analysis of the global...
(the Iranian year 1380); - The 1992 Act on the Revision of the Laws and Regulations of the Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of IranInstitute of Standards and Industrial Research of IranThe Institute of Standards and Industrial Research of Iran is the Iranian governmental institution for standardization and certification...
(the Iranian year 1371); - The 1990 Act on the Islamic Republic of Iran Chamber of Commerce Industries and MinesIran Chamber of Commerce Industries and MinesThe Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines is a non-profit semi-governmental institution, established to facilitate economic growth and development in the country. ICCIM is a forum in the field of industries, mines and agriculture...
(the Iranian year 1369) - The 1987 Act on the State Public AuditingSupreme Audit Court of IranThe Supreme Audit Court of Iran is a government agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Located in Tehran, it is supervised by the Iranian Parliament and dates back to 1906....
(the Iranian year 1366); - The Direct Taxation Act of the Iranian year 1366 (1987) and its subsequent amendments;
- The 1995 Act on Transportation and Transit of Foreign Goods through the Territory of the Islamic Republic of IranTransport in IranTransport in Iran is inexpensive because of the government's subsidization of the price of gasoline. The downside is economic inefficiency because of highly wasteful consumption patterns, contraband with neighboring countries and air pollution...
(the Iranian year 1374); - The 1967 Act on Plant Protection (the Iranian year 1346);
- The 1972 State Monetary and Banking Act (the Iranian year 1351);
- The 1983 Act on Usury-Free Banking Operations (the Iranian year 1362);
- The 2005 Act on the Stock Market of the I.R. of IranTehran Stock ExchangeThe Tehran Stock Exchange is Iran's largest stock exchange, which first opened in 1967. The TSE is based in Tehran. As of July 2010, 337 companies with a market capitalization of US$72 billion were listed on TSE...
(the Iranian year 1384); - The 1979 Legislative Bill on Nationalization of Insurance and Credit Institutes (the Iranian year 1358);
- The 1988 Act on Administration of the Affairs of Insurance Companies(the Iranian year 1367);
- The 1999 Act on the Revision of the Act on Administration of free Trade-Industrial Zones of the Islamic Republic of IranForeign Direct Investment in IranForeign direct investment in Iran has been hindered by unfavorable or complex operating requirements and by international sanctions, although in the early 2000s the Iranian government liberalized investment regulations. Iran ranks 62nd in the World Economic Forum's 2011 analysis of the global...
(the Iranian year 1378) (regarding the establishment of insurance institutes in free zones); - The 2000 Regulations on Establishment and Operation of Insurance Institutes in the Free Trade-Industrial Zones of the Islamic Republic of IranForeign Direct Investment in IranForeign direct investment in Iran has been hindered by unfavorable or complex operating requirements and by international sanctions, although in the early 2000s the Iranian government liberalized investment regulations. Iran ranks 62nd in the World Economic Forum's 2011 analysis of the global...
(the Iranian year 1379) (approved by the Council of MinistersCabinet of IranThe Cabinet of Iran is a formal body composed of government officials, ministers, chosen and led by a President. Its composition must be approved by a vote in the Parliament...
); - The 2001 Act on the Establishment of Non-Government Insurance Institutes (the Iranian year 1380);
- The Act on Customs Affairs of the Iranian year 1350 (1971) and its Executive By-Law of 1351 (1972);
- The 2003 Act on the Unification of Formalities of Importation and Exportation of Goods and Services (the Iranian year 1382);
- The 1997 Act on the International Commercial ArbitrationForeign Direct Investment in IranForeign direct investment in Iran has been hindered by unfavorable or complex operating requirements and by international sanctions, although in the early 2000s the Iranian government liberalized investment regulations. Iran ranks 62nd in the World Economic Forum's 2011 analysis of the global...
(the Iranian year 1376); - The 2001 Act on the Articles of Association of the Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber of Commerce Industries and MinesIran Chamber of Commerce Industries and MinesThe Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines is a non-profit semi-governmental institution, established to facilitate economic growth and development in the country. ICCIM is a forum in the field of industries, mines and agriculture...
(the Iranian year 1380); - The 2001 Act on the Accession of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Convention on Recognition and Enforcement of Arbitral AwardsForeign Direct Investment in IranForeign direct investment in Iran has been hindered by unfavorable or complex operating requirements and by international sanctions, although in the early 2000s the Iranian government liberalized investment regulations. Iran ranks 62nd in the World Economic Forum's 2011 analysis of the global...
(the Iranian year 1380).
See also
- Economy of IranEconomy of IranThe economy of Iran is the eighteenth largest in the world by purchasing power parity and according to Iranian officials' claims is going to become the 12th largest by 2015. The economy of Iran is a mixed and transition economy with a large public sector and some 50% of the economy centrally planned...
- Intellectual property in IranIntellectual property in IranIran is a member of the WIPO since 2001 and has acceded to several WIPO intellectual-property treaties. Iran joined the Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property in 1959. In December 2003 Iran became a party to the Madrid Agreement and the Madrid Protocol for the International...
- Taxation in Iran
- Iranian labor law
- Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Act (FIPPA)
- Central Bank of Iran
- Banking and Insurance in Iran
- Supreme Audit Court of IranSupreme Audit Court of IranThe Supreme Audit Court of Iran is a government agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Located in Tehran, it is supervised by the Iranian Parliament and dates back to 1906....
- Iranian nationality lawIranian nationality lawIranian nationality law contains principles of both jus sanguinis and jus soli. Children acquire nationality of Iran through their fathers, but not their mothers...
- Judicial system of IranJudicial system of IranA nationwide judicial system in Iran was first implemented and established by Abdolhossein Teymourtash under Reza Shah, with further changes during the second Pahlavi era....
- Iranian CalendarIranian calendarThe Iranian calendars or sometimes called Persian calendars are a succession of calendars invented or used for over two millennia in Greater Iran...
- Government of Iran
- Iran's international rankings in economy
- Iran and WTOIran and WTOIran officially submitted an application to join the World Trade Organization on 19 July 1996. From July 1996 to May 2001, Iran’s application had not been considered, mainly as a result of US objections and the US veto power in the WTO Council. From May 2001 Iran’s application for WTO membership...
External links
List of Major Laws and Regulations in Iran - UN's Iran Trade Point Network Nourlaw.com - Latest news and comments on legal and trade-related developments in various areas of Iranian commercial and financial law and practice Laws of Free Trade Zones in Iran Electronic Commerce Law of Iran (2004) Laws and regulations relating to the Iranian Banking sector- Parstimes: Iran Law - List of resources on the internet relating to Iranian laws