Tax and accounting in Iran

Self-employed or running a company in Iran: what to know

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How do I register a business in Iran?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Iran Company Formation & Entity Choice Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Iran?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Iran Personal Income Tax Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Iran Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Iran?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Iran VAT Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Iran?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Iran Payroll & Social Contributions Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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