Step One | Company Registration Process in Qeshm Free Zone

Step One | Company Registration Process in Qeshm Free Zone

 

No. Steps Required Documents Department
1 Name Reservation – Fill out the relevant form ([Click here to download the form])- Certified copy of applicant’s birth certificate and national ID (for foreign partners: notarized passport copy)- Commitment to register the company in Qeshm and not transfer the approved name to another party Company Registration Office
2 Obtaining Economic Activity License – [Click here to view required documents]- [Click here to download the license application form]- [Click here to apply for a trade card] Investment Attraction and Marketing Office
3 Company Registration – Complete company documents (Articles of Association, declaration, minutes signed by all shareholders and board members)- Certificate from a local bank in Qeshm confirming deposit of at least 35% of the company’s capital (for Private Joint Stock Companies)- Certified lease agreement or original ownership deed in Qeshm (lease must include complete address, 10-digit postal code, and stamp of real estate agency with proper usage: service, commercial, or administrative)- Certified copies of national ID and birth certificate of all shareholders and board members. For those born after 1975, military service card is also required.- For foreign shareholders: notarized copy of passport Company Registration Office
4 Payment of Registration Fees – Payments must be made at the Company Registration Office Company Registration Office

Important Notes:

  • If the applicant is not one of the founders, an official power of attorney from the founders is required.
  • Minimum declared capital for companies with foreign shareholders is USD 20,000, with a commitment to deposit USD 7,000 (bank deposit confirmation is required).
  • If signatories of the registration documents are not among the shareholders or board members, an official power of attorney from the shareholders is required.

Documents Required from Founders:

  • Copy of national ID
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Copy and original of academic degree
  • Resume and relevant work experience related to the proposed business activity
  • Official lease contract or ownership deed of office

Documents Required for Companies with Iranian Corporate Shareholders:

  • Official Gazette notice of company establishment
  • Official Gazette notice of latest changes
  • Resolution of participation signed by current board members
  • Certified copy of representative’s national ID and birth certificate

Difference Between Private Joint Stock Company and Limited Liability Company

Type Private Joint Stock Company Limited Liability Company
Minimum number of shareholders 3 shareholders 2 shareholders
Auditors 2 required, must not be related to shareholders Not required
Minimum initial capital 60 million IRR (approx. 6 million tomans) 60 million IRR (approx. 6 million tomans)
Bank deposit of initial capital Required (35% deposit with bank confirmation) Not required

 


News ID: 3545
22 May 2025
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