Incentives, characteristics, geographical and legal benefits of Anzali Free Zone
Twenty-year free of tax for all activities and in all fields from date of operation
mentioned in economic activity license.
It is possible to import devices, machines, parts and equipment required for invested projects from abroad without paying customs duties in the region.
No need to obtain prior visas for entry of foreign nationals and possibility of issuing employment permits for foreign employees and experts.
The possibility of importing raw materials, devices, machines and parts needed for factories and production units without paying customs duties.
The possibility of participation with foreign investors without restrictions on participation ratio and possibility of 100% foreign investment.
Sending products into country and not paying customs duties up to value-added determined by Value-Added Commission of Free and Special Economic Zones.
Total freedom of entrance and exit of capital and economic activity profits.
The freedom to transfer foreign currencies without limitation.
The possibility of selling land to Iranian investors and international individuals who register a company in Anzali free zone.
Exporting products to abroad without paying customs duties.
Good action in carrying out affairs and minimal administrative bureaucracy.
Taking advantages of Caspian Port Complex of Anzali free zone as the largest Iranian port in north of country with port appropriate backyard for providing logistics services and establishing and operating industrial units.
Enjoying from unique position in transportation and transit in Anzali free zone due to being in north-south corridor.
Being located on population pole of country (northwest quarter).
Connection of Caspian port to Qazvin-Rasht railway in near future.
The presence of natural attractions such as sea, forest and wetland in Anzali Free Zone.
Construction of recreational infrastructure within this zone, including establishment of recreational marina as only marina in north of country, coastal park, marine recreation center, beach pool, the most equipped center for international conferences and exhibition center in north of country, aquarium complex, and reptile garden, as well as complexes and active shopping centers that attract millions of tourists annually.
Enjoying of favorable climatic conditions and very pleasant weather, as well as four-season nature and fertile soil.
Access to enough and qualified human resources.
Having distinctive and unique natural tourist resources, including Caspian Sea's beaches, forests, and lagoon.
The closest free zone to country's capital.
Proximity to Rasht's Sardar Jangal International Airport.
Proximity to and possibility of maritime connection with ports of Astra Khan, Russia, Aktao in Kazakhstan, Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan, and Baku, Azerbaijan.
Available market in nighbouring countries with population of approximately 400 million in the Caspian Sea, CIS, and Caucasus regions.
Availability to two industrial estate with infrastructural facilities for establishment of production units and construction plan for industrial estate No. 3 in this zone.