The directive, titled “Enhancing Competitiveness in Attracting and
Realizing Investment”, was approved by the National Finance Council and
formally communicated by acting Minister Seyed Rahmatollah Akrami to the
Organization for Investment, Economic, and Technical Assistance of Iran.
Based on Articles 26 and 27 and Clause A of Article 46 of the Law on Financing
Production and Infrastructure, the directive seeks to redesign and target the
mechanisms for investment attraction at both national and provincial levels.
Key Provisions
Standardized Definitions
The first chapter outlines key definitions to establish a common language among
stakeholders, including terms such as “unnamed investment package,” “priority
sectoral and regional opportunities,” and “foreign investment realization.”
Mapping Investment Capacities
Provincial governments and executive agencies are mandated to identify
investment capacities, design regional development models, and upload tailored
opportunities to the national investment platform. They are also required to
define and publish incentive packages, including exemptions, preferences, and
financial facilities.
Unnamed Investment Packages
Working with chambers of commerce and cooperatives, unnamed packages for
infrastructure projects can now be issued. The process—from proposal to permit
and investor selection—must follow a transparent, multi-stage framework.
Approval by provincial planning councils and national agencies is required.
Operational Requirements for Investment Promotion
Agencies must develop promotional materials—including brochures, infographics,
and catalogs—and maintain an annual calendar of investment promotion events. A
national registry of potential investors, including names, nationalities,
sectors, and investment amounts, must be updated monthly.
Monitoring and Evaluation
The directive obliges agencies to track foreign investment inflows, record the
origin of funds in agreements, and submit biannual progress reports. Provinces
must hold regular review sessions, led by governors, to analyze setbacks and
report findings centrally.
Digitalization and Accessibility
All relevant agencies must digitize investment processes and provide real-time
access to the investment organization. Project information must be available in
Persian, English, and Arabic, with provisions for further translation.
Institutional Support and Training
Agencies are authorized to use private investment promotion firms to streamline
processes. Each entity must appoint two qualified coordinators and participate
in training workshops led by the investment organization.
Strategic Goal
The directive represents a major step in decentralizing investment
facilitation, enhancing transparency, and building a robust infrastructure for
sustainable economic growth. Its full implementation is expected to boost
investor confidence and foster balanced regional development.