Corporate lawyer in Tehran serving founders, investors, and businesses in Iran and abroad.

Company formation and business registration in Tehran

As a corporate lawyer in Tehran, Marziyeh Darvishi assists clients with establishing new companies, partnerships, and business entities in Iran. Whether you are a founder starting your first venture, an investor entering the Iranian market, or an Iranian entrepreneur living abroad who needs to structure a business in Tehran, the firm provides clear guidance on legal entity selection, registration requirements, and compliance obligations under Iranian commercial law.

The firm helps clients understand share capital structures, decision-making thresholds, voting rights, and exit mechanisms that protect both founders and investors. This is particularly valuable for family-owned businesses seeking to maintain control while attracting external capital, and for international investors requiring structures that align with both Iranian law and their home jurisdiction's requirements.

For Iranian diaspora clients in the US and Europe who need to establish or manage businesses in Iran, Marziyeh Darvishi offers bilingual support in Persian and English, coordinating with foreign counsel when necessary to ensure seamless cross-border business operations.

Shareholders' agreements and corporate governance

A significant portion of the firm's corporate practice focuses on drafting and negotiating shareholders' agreements that clearly define decision-making processes, profit distribution mechanisms, transfer restrictions, and exit procedures. These agreements are tailored to reflect the actual dynamics between founders, financial investors, and strategic partners while remaining enforceable under Iranian law.

Marziyeh Darvishi advises boards of directors and management teams on their fiduciary duties, authority boundaries, and proper documentation of corporate decisions through board minutes and resolutions. For international clients with operations in Iran, the firm bridges different legal cultures, explaining how Iranian corporate governance requirements interact with expectations from other jurisdictions.

The firm regularly works with Iranian business owners in the US and Europe who need ongoing corporate governance support for their Iranian entities, ensuring compliance and proper documentation even when management is located abroad.

Commercial contracts and cross-border transactions

The firm handles commercial contracts ranging from supply agreements and distribution arrangements to licensing and technology transfer deals. For cross-border transactions involving Iranian companies and foreign partners, Marziyeh Darvishi helps clients negotiate terms, allocate risks appropriately, and select governing law and dispute resolution mechanisms that work for all parties.

When necessary, the firm coordinates with foreign counsel to navigate how Iranian commercial regulations interact with international sanctions, export controls, or investment restrictions, ensuring clients understand both legal and practical constraints.

In joint venture structures, the firm translates commercial objectives into enforceable contractual language, balancing control rights, profit-sharing arrangements, technology transfer terms, and exit strategies. The focus remains on facilitating long-term cooperation while managing legal risks effectively.

Iranian entrepreneurs and investors based in the United States or Europe frequently engage the firm to handle commercial contracts and joint ventures in Iran, benefiting from bilingual communication and deep understanding of both Iranian and international business practices.

Why clients choose Marziyeh Darvishi as their corporate lawyer in Tehran

Clients value the combination of precise legal analysis, commercial understanding, and clear communication. As a corporate lawyer in Tehran with international experience, Marziyeh Darvishi is accustomed to working with founders, families, and institutional investors who expect realistic risk assessments, strategic advice, and discreet handling of sensitive matters.

The firm's bilingual capabilities in Persian and English, combined with experience serving Iranian diaspora clients in the US and Europe, make it particularly well-suited for cross-border corporate matters. Whether you need company formation, shareholders' agreements, commercial contracts, or ongoing corporate governance support for your Iranian business, Marziyeh Darvishi provides reliable, professional representation.

To discuss your corporate or commercial legal needs in Tehran, contact Marziyeh Darvishi for a confidential consultation. The firm responds to inquiries from clients worldwide, including Iranian diaspora in the United States and Europe.