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Iran: Guide to Buying Costs and Procedures

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High costs for new constructions in Iran

INDIVIDUAL TAXATION

Individuals of Iranian nationality resident in Iran are subject to tax on all their income whether earned in Iran or abroad. Non -resident individuals of Iranian nationality are subject to tax only on income earned in Iran.

Non-Iranian individuals are subject to tax on their income earned in Iran and also on their income received from Iran for the granting of licences and other rights, the provision of training and technical assistance and the supply of films.

INCOME TAX

There are five categories of income earned by individuals. Each category is taxed separately and has its own computational rules.

• Salaries;
• Income from professions, trades, and miscellaneous sources;
• Incidental or windfall earnings;
• Real estate income
• Income derived from agriculture

Real Estate Income

Rental income is subject to real estate income tax in Iran. A fixed deduction of 25% of the gross income is extended to all taxpayers to account for income-generating expenses. The net income, which is 75% of the gross rent, is then subject to the following rates:

Rental income is exempted from real estate tax if the property is a residential property leased as such and measures up to 150 sq. m. if it is located in Tehran (up to 200 sq. m. if it is located in other parts of the country).

Capital Gains

There is no capital gains tax in Iran but there is a transfer tax on sales of properties (see buying guide).

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