Corporate counsel for businesses in Iran
Every business decision has a legal dimension. Our corporate lawyers advise founders, shareholders, boards and international investors on the legal framework that governs companies in Iran, helping them structure their affairs correctly from the outset and manage change with confidence.
We act for newly formed companies, established Iranian businesses and foreign groups with operations in Iran. Our role is to give clear advice, prepare accurate documentation and handle formalities efficiently, so that our clients can concentrate on running their business.
Company registration in Iran
Choosing the right legal form is the first important decision when establishing a business. Common structures include the private joint stock company and the limited liability company, each with its own requirements for shareholders, management and capital. Foreign companies may also consider registering a branch or a representative office, depending on the activities they intend to carry out.
We advise on the most suitable structure for your plans, prepare the articles of association and supporting documents, and manage the filing with the companies registration authority through to completion.
How we assist
- Company formation: selecting a structure, drafting constitutional documents and completing registration.
- Branches and representative offices: registration and ongoing compliance for foreign companies.
- Corporate governance: board and shareholder resolutions, general meetings and statutory records.
- Corporate changes: amendments to articles, changes of directors, capital increases and changes of address.
- Shareholder arrangements: shareholder agreements, share transfers and the resolution of shareholder disagreements.
- Transactions and restructuring: acquisitions, joint ventures, mergers, dissolution and liquidation.
A long-term corporate partner
Many of our corporate clients work with us over many years, returning as their businesses grow and their needs change. We value that continuity: understanding a company's history and objectives allows us to give faster, better-informed advice when it matters.
Where corporate questions overlap with other areas, such as commercial contracts, foreign investment or shareholder disputes, our lawyers work together so that you receive coordinated advice from one firm.
Why businesses choose Iran Legal
Corporate work rewards precision. Small errors in a resolution, a share transfer or a set of articles can cause delays with the registration authority or disputes between shareholders years later. Our lawyers prepare corporate documents carefully, check them against the company's existing records and make sure each filing is complete before it is submitted.
We also understand that corporate law serves commercial goals. Before recommending a structure or a step, we ask what the business is trying to achieve, who will control it, how profits will be shared and how the owners may wish to exit in future. The answers shape our advice, so that the legal framework supports the business rather than constraining it.
What to expect when you instruct us
- Initial review: We read your documents and outline of the matter and confirm whether we can act.
- Consultation: We discuss your objectives, your legal position and the options available.
- Engagement: We agree the scope of work, the approach and how we will keep you informed.
- Delivery: We carry out the work and report on each significant development.