Structuring Employment Arrangements In Iran

Following the lifting of certain sanctions against Iran, global companies in a variety of sectors are looking to identify opportunities for foreign direct investment into an exciting but challenging market. One of the key considerations for any company looking to do business in Iran is how to appropriately resource their operations on the ground. In this bulletin we highlight some the key issues to consider when recruiting (or assigning) employees to work in Iran.

Legislative framework

Employment relationships in the public and private sectors in Iran are governed by the Labour Code of 20 November 1990 (the Labour Law) which has been supplemented over the years by by-laws and various regulations.