increase or reduction of an Iranian company’s capital
An increase or decrease in capital can change the ownership structure,, the percentage of participation and the financial rights of individuals. The decision-making method and its formalities depend on the type of company and the origin of the capital change.
Request a consultationincrease or reduction of an Iranian company’s capital
An increase or decrease in capital can change the ownership structure,, the percentage of participation and the financial rights of individuals. The decision-making method and its formalities depend on the type of company and the origin of the capital change.
Important aspects of this matter
Point 1
Company type and current registered capital
Point 2
Origin of increase or cause of decrease and its effect on the ownership of individuals
Point 3
Competent authority, The quorum for the decision and the possible rights of the partners or shareholders
Point 4
Preparing the minutes and carrying out the relevant registration and financial formalities
Legal points and course of action
In joint-stock companies,, the increase and decrease of capital is subject to the special rules of the law amending part of Iranian Commercial Code («قانون تجارت»). In other companies, the company's regulations and documents must be observed in accordance with the type of structure.
In each case, the latest company registration status, internal documents and actual events must be matched. The similarity of the titles of the two cases does not mean that the demands, of the parties to the dispute or their legal outcome are the same.
Related topics
company formation and choice of entity under Iranian law
Choosing the right legal structure, Difference between private and limited liability companies and preparing the company's initial documents.
dissolution and liquidation of an Iranian company
Termination of the company's activity, Decision or ruling dissolution, Appointment of the manager liquidation, Debts and division of the remaining assets.
partner or shareholder dispute in an Iranian company
Disputes about management, Profits, Voting rights, Access to documents, Assembly decisions and implementation of partners' agreements.
Registration of company changes and meeting minutes
Minutes of meetings and board of directors, Change of directors, Capital, Address, Subject and authorized signatories.
Relevant legal sources
Bill amending part of Iranian Commercial Code («قانون تجارت»)
Iranian Commercial Code («قانون تجارت»)
Iranian Companies Registration Act
This list, shows the main provisions related to the subject of the page. The governing law and subsequent amendments must be adapted to the time of occurrence, of the subject and the situation of each case.
The official text and latest amendments of the laws are available at National Information Database of Laws and Regulations of the Country is available to view.
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