Iran reforms free zone bureaucracy

Iran's Supreme Administrative Council has issued a decree focused on eliminating redundant administrative processes, particularly in the country's free trade zones. The move is seen as part of the government's broader effort to reform administrative structures, streamline the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, and reduce costs. The stated aim is to increase productivity, facilitate service delivery, and overcome chronic administrative delays that hinder investment. The Cyber Corps of the IRGC publicized the decision, framing it as a step to pave the way for greater economic activity in these zones.