= Doing Business reform making it easier to do business. 
= Doing Business reform making it more difficult to do business.
DB2013:
Starting a Business:
The Islamic Republic of Iran made starting a business more difficult by requiring company founders to obtain a criminal record clearance to register a new company.
Protecting Investors:
The Islamic Republic of Iran strengthened investor protections by requiring greater immediate disclosure of related-party transactions.
DB2011:
Starting a Business:
The Islamic Republic of Iran eased business start-up by installing a web portal allowing entrepreneurs to search for and reserve a unique company name.
Getting Credit:
The establishment of a new private credit bureau improved access to credit information.
Enforcing Contracts:
The Islamic Republic of Iran made enforcing contracts easier and faster by introducing electronic filing of some documents, text message notification and an electronic case management system.
DB2010:
Starting a Business:
The Islamic Republic of Iran simplified business start- up with an electronic registration system.
Dealing with Construction Permits:
The Islamic Republic of Iran eased the process of dealing with construction permits with the introduction of e-service offices in Tehran, streamlining the process for obtaining location approvals, construction permits and building completion certificates, and the time to obtain water and electricity connections fell substantially.
Paying Taxes:
The Islamic Republic of Iran has eased the tax burden on business by converting the sales tax into value added tax.
Trading Across Borders:
The Islamic Republic of Iran sped trade time with the installation of scanners at the port of Shahid Rajaee and reorganization of the customs clearance offices separating special goods (chemicals, petroleum) from general goods inspections.