What is a knowledge-based company?

In Iran, a knowledge-based company is one whose products or services rest on technology and know-how and that has been assessed and certified by the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy. The status is defined by the 2010 law supporting knowledge-based companies and the 2022 Knowledge-based Production Leap law.

Certified companies can use support such as tax exemptions, financing from the Innovation and Prosperity Fund and hiring benefits. Conditions change from time to time, so the official portal is the place to confirm them.