Iran Unveils New Foreign Investment Packages

New Wave of Capital Attraction Amid Doha Negotiations Today, July 2, 2026, as representatives from Iran and the United States in Doha, Qatar, focus on the details of a memorandum of understanding to end hostilities and reopen trade routes, reports from Tehran indicate the preparation of unprecedented investment packages for international companies [4]. These economic movements, aimed at rebuilding damaged infrastructure and strengthening transit corridors, have attracted the attention of regional media, including Turkish outlets.

$300 Billion Reconstruction and Development Fund One of the main pillars of attraction for investors is the proposal to create a $300 billion "Reconstruction and Development Fund" raised within the framework of recent agreements [2]. This fund, intended to be entirely financed by the private sector from various countries (including Gulf nations, Asia, and Europe), will focus on key projects in energy, petrochemicals, logistics, and airport modernization. Reports indicate that more than half of this amount has already been committed by international investors [2].

Approval of 50 New Projects and Strategic Contracts In this regard, the Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance of Iran recently finalized the approval of 50 new foreign investment plans worth $491 million [1]. These projects cover diverse fields including renewable energy (solar power plants), pharmaceutical industries, rail transport, and textiles. Investors from Germany, Switzerland, China, the United Arab Emirates, and the Netherlands are among the applicants for these plans [1].

Furthermore, in the ports and maritime sector, Iran has signed a significant contract with a Kazakhstani partner to establish a 15-hectare logistics center at Shahid Rajaee Port [3]. This $25 million project is considered a step toward strengthening the North-South Corridor and ensuring the annual transit of 1.5 million tons of goods, demonstrating the renewed confidence of neighbors in Iran's transit capacities [3].

Legal Incentives and Facilities for Investors To facilitate the entry of capital, the Iranian government has emphasized the strict implementation of the Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Act (FIPPA). Benefits offered at this stage include 20-year tax exemptions in free zones, the possibility of 100% foreign ownership, and a guarantee for the repatriation of principal capital and profits in foreign currency [4]. These incentives, alongside Iran's geopolitical position, have made the country one of the high-potential markets for 2026.