Barriers for Foreign Finance in Iranian Law

These days, because of high costs for carrying out fundamental projects, foreign financing plays a fundamental role in economic development of developing countries, including Iran. A financier is seeking for a secure environment for investment in order to be able to secure its capital and to make a profit. For this purpose, the host State needs to provide a suitable environment from legal, moral and economic perspectives as well as in terms of security. In this regard, the role of the host State in providing stability and predictability, relating to economic, legal and political issues, is of particular significance. Financing barriers are not the same in all host states. This article deals with these barriers in Iranian law. It also considers different methods for foreign financing.