Domestic trade - گروه تجاری شیخ

With the expansion of businesses and the growing number of economic actors, starting a business is no longer as difficult, and anyone can own their own business. However, only businesses that consider laws and regulations in their foundation and operation will survive in the long run.

Every individual or legal entity must obtain permission from the relevant authorities to legalize their activity, gain the trust of customers, and benefit from other social advantages. Depending on the type of activity, the individual will be monitored by one of the government agencies.

Depending on the size and scope of the individual’s activity, the required permit type is determined, and the necessary documents are specified. Once the documents are completed and the administrative procedures are followed, the permit is issued in the applicant’s name.

According to the latest changes, with the goal of streamlining and removing barriers in the permit issuance process, the National Portal Organization has been established, and a permit system has been launched.

If you do not create a monopoly for your activity or fail to obtain the necessary permits, your business will fail and progress contrary to your expectations. Sheikh is the legal and registration arm of your business, allowing you to focus on your operations with peace of mind. Sheikh also protects your intellectual property.

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Those who intend to open a shop in a city or village, as well as producers whose production volume does not reach mass production, are considered “guild units” and are required to obtain a Business License.

To obtain this license, it is no longer necessary to visit the union or the chamber of guilds in person. By simply submitting an application through the National Portal and completing the registration in the New Guilds System, the license will be issued in the applicant’s name.

If there are any deficiencies or ambiguities in the documents or identity of the applicant, the relevant union will contact them for clarification. It is worth noting that except in special cases, inspections by the union, health department, and security authorities are carried out after the license is issued.

Required Documents:

Identity documents of the individual or legal entity
Lease agreement or ownership deed
Certificate of business rulings (Ahkam-e Tejarat)
Skill certificate (in specific cases)

Processing Time: 3 to 10 business days

The Operation License is a permit issued by the Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade or the Agricultural Jihad Organization for economic operators engaged in manufacturing or assembly activities.

To obtain an Operation License, the applicant’s level and scope of activity must be at an industrial scale, meaning mass production is required. Otherwise, the applicant will need to obtain a Workshop License instead.

Required Documents:

Ownership deed or lease agreement
Identity documents (for individuals or legal entities)
Completed official forms

Once the documents are submitted and the application is approved through the national licensing portal, the applicant will be referred to the relevant provincial office. If qualified, the license will be issued.

Estimated processing time: 7 to 15 working days.

Anyone seeking to establish a large-scale production or assembly unit can first obtain an Establishment License from the Agricultural Jihad Office or the Ministry of Industry and Mining. This license does not require specific documents; submitting a request through the national portal and providing identification documents is sufficient.

The primary uses of this license include acquiring land in industrial parks and, in some cases, accessing banking facilities.

Issuance Time: 3 to 7 business days.

Any economic operator intending to export goods to another country or import goods into the country must obtain a Trade Card. This card serves as a license, recognizing the holder as a registered trader. With it, they can legally engage in export or import activities and benefit from legal advantages such as access to state currency, tax exemptions, and the right to export in exchange for imports.

Required Documents:

Identification documents of the individual or legal entity
Lease agreement with tracking code or official deed
Certificate of no criminal record
Business license
4×3 photo
Minimum educational qualification of a high school diploma

Required Time: 15 to 30 business days.

A standard refers to a set of rules and definitions that oblige a producer of goods and a provider of specific services to produce and offer their goods and services within a defined framework.

The Iranian Standard Organization issues a “Standard License” for producers and service providers. The recipient of this license can use the Iranian National Standard logo on their products to gain more consumer trust.

There are generally two types of standards for activists: one is mandatory, where activists in certain fields are required to obtain it, and the other is voluntary. In the case of the voluntary standard, activists in certain sectors are not required to obtain it, but if they wish to do so, they must adhere to the same principles as the mandatory standard.

The required documents vary depending on the field of activity. For more information about the necessary steps and conditions to obtain a standard, please contact Sheikh.

Time required: Between 10 to 30 business days.

All producers and actors in the food and pharmaceutical sectors, after completing the legal steps to obtain a production license, must obtain a health certificate or “Sib Salamat” for their products. The Ministry of Health is the only authorized body for issuing this health certificate.

After obtaining a production license or other relevant production permits, and after registering a commercial name and acquiring a national barcode and GS1 barcode, the applicant can submit their request to the local health department. After appointing an approved technical officer and completing additional inspections, the health certificate will be issued in the applicant’s name.

It is important to note that the health requirements vary depending on the type of product and its health sensitivity.

If all documents are complete, the processing time will be between 10 to 30 business days.

Any business owner looking to attract more customers needs to enhance their business credibility by obtaining certificates in addition to the necessary permits for their operations.

For this purpose, the International Standard Organization (ISO) evaluates business environments globally through its trusted agents. If the criteria are met, it issues the relevant certification.

The time for issuing the certificate ranges from 3 to 15 business days.

A barcode is an identifier used to organize and categorize various products, and it serves as the identification or certificate of each product.

Globally, product manufacturers or service providers assign numbers to their goods or services based on their country of origin, and this numbering includes both national and international types.

In our country, products must first pass through the filters for obtaining a national barcode. After obtaining a national barcode or IranCode, they can then acquire an international barcode or GS1. The internal numbering or IranCode for a product begins with the number 01, and the international barcode for Iranian products starts with 626. The placement of a barcode on the product is mandatory.

Time required: 7 to 10 working days.

To start activities in the field of exploration, excavation, and mining exploitation, you need to obtain a license from the Ministry of Industry, Mining, and Trade, with each stage requiring specific conditions. After confirming the existence of a mine in a certain area, the process of obtaining and receiving a discovery certificate must be completed. Once the discovery certificate is issued, the process of obtaining an extraction operation license will proceed, which itself requires verification of the ability to extract resources.

The smallest unit of business is the home-based business. As the name suggests, applicants can set up this type of activity at their place of residence. Home-based businesses have limited scope and variety, and while some industries have a relatively easy approval process, others that involve health-related aspects can be somewhat more difficult.

Required documents: Personal identity documents / lease agreement.

Time required: 3 to 10 working days.