Legal help for businesses connected to Iran
Businesses meet legal questions at every stage: when they set up, when they sign with a new partner, when a customer stops paying and when ownership or management changes. When Iran is involved, those questions often come with an extra layer of uncertainty about local rules, documents and procedure. The helpline gives companies, founders and managers a quick, sensible place to start.
Write to us with a short description of your business, the people or companies involved and the decision or problem you are facing. We will identify the area of commercial law involved and direct you to a lawyer who handles that type of work.
Company formation and changes
Setting up a company, opening a branch or changing shareholders, directors or capital all involve formal steps and registrations. Tell us the kind of entity you have or want, who the shareholders are and what you would like to achieve. We will explain what is usually required and who can help you complete it.
Contracts and commercial relationships
Supply, distribution, agency, service and partnership agreements set the rules for a commercial relationship. A clear contract prevents many disputes; an unclear one invites them. Whether you are negotiating a new agreement or relying on an old one, send us the document and explain what concerns you.
- Review of contracts before signature
- Questions about terms, termination and remedies
- Agreements with distributors, agents and suppliers
Unpaid invoices and debt recovery
Money owed by a customer or partner in Iran is one of the most common reasons businesses contact us. Recovery usually begins with organising the evidence of the debt and sending a formal demand, and only moves to legal proceedings if that fails. The documents you hold, such as contracts, invoices, delivery notes, cheques or promissory notes, shape the options available.
Send us a summary of the debt, the amount and currency, how it arose and what has happened since. We will tell you plainly which routes are realistic.
Disputes with partners or customers
When a commercial relationship breaks down, early, calm advice often keeps a disagreement from becoming a costly dispute. Tell us what was agreed, what went wrong and what you want to happen next. We will direct you to counsel experienced in negotiation, litigation or arbitration, as your matter requires.
Protecting your brand
If your business trades in or with Iran, your name, logo and products may need protection there. Read our note on trademarks, patents and brands, or simply mention it in your email.
What makes a business enquiry easy to direct
The most useful business emails are short and specific. Name the companies involved and the country each is based in, say what was agreed and when, and state the decision you need to make or the problem you need solved. Attach the key contract or invoice if you have it. With that information we can usually tell quickly which kind of lawyer your matter needs and what they will want to see first.
Common questions
Can you help a foreign company with a matter in Iran?
Yes. Many business enquiries come from companies outside Iran with a customer, supplier, partner or subsidiary there. Describe the relationship and the issue, and we will direct you to counsel who handle that kind of commercial work.
Someone in Iran owes my company money. Where do I start?
Gather the contract, invoices, delivery records and correspondence that prove the debt, and note what you have already tried. Send us a summary with copies; we will explain the realistic routes, from negotiation and formal demand to legal recovery.
Should I have a contract reviewed before signing?
If the agreement is significant, yes. Reviewing a contract before signature is usually far less costly than resolving a dispute afterwards. Send the draft and tell us what concerns you.