{"id":161,"date":"2025-05-31T15:05:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T11:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardeshtejarat.com\/en\/?p=161"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T10:39:09","slug":"qeshm-free-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardeshtejarat.com\/en\/qeshm-free-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"Qeshm Free Zone | Travel &#038; Investment Guide for Iran\u2019s Largest Island"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-180\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gardeshtejarat.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/hossein-nasr-uorGNFtW9eo-unsplash-resized-min.jpg\" alt=\"Qeshm Free Zone\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gardeshtejarat.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/hossein-nasr-uorGNFtW9eo-unsplash-resized-min.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.gardeshtejarat.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/05\/hossein-nasr-uorGNFtW9eo-unsplash-resized-min-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>photo by Hosein Nasr<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qeshm_Free_Zone\"><\/span><strong>Qeshm Free Zone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeshtejarat.com\/en\/qeshm-free-zone\/#Qeshm_Free_Zone\" >Qeshm Free Zone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeshtejarat.com\/en\/qeshm-free-zone\/#A_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Tourism_Trade_and_Investment\" >A Comprehensive Guide to Tourism, Trade, and Investment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeshtejarat.com\/en\/qeshm-free-zone\/#Travel_Investment_Guide_for_Irans_Largest_Island\" >Travel &amp; Investment Guide for Iran\u2019s Largest Island<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Comprehensive_Guide_to_Tourism_Trade_and_Investment\"><\/span><strong>A Comprehensive Guide to Tourism, Trade, and Investment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travel_Investment_Guide_for_Irans_Largest_Island\"><\/span>Travel &amp; Investment Guide for Iran\u2019s Largest Island<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Qeshm Island<\/strong>, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, has become one of Iran\u2019s key <strong>Free Trade Zones<\/strong>. Thanks to its strategic location, abundant natural attractions, investment incentives, and developed infrastructure, Qeshm is now a thriving hub for <strong>tourism<\/strong>, <strong>commerce<\/strong>, and <strong>foreign investment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages of Qeshm Free Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Tax and Customs Exemptions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Investors in Qeshm benefit from <strong>20 years of tax exemption<\/strong>, <strong>customs-free imports<\/strong>, and <strong>special banking privileges<\/strong>. These policies have attracted both domestic and international companies.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Easy Company Registration<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Setting up a business in Qeshm is quick and straightforward. <strong>Foreigners can own 100% of their businesses<\/strong>, and licensing procedures are streamlined to encourage entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Strategic Location<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Situated near the Strait of Hormuz, Qeshm offers <strong>direct access to global shipping routes<\/strong>, making it an ideal gateway for international trade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qeshm\u2019s Tourism Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Qeshm UNESCO Global Geopark<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Qeshm hosts the <strong>first UNESCO Global Geopark in the Middle East<\/strong>, featuring breathtaking formations like the <strong>Valley of the Stars<\/strong>, <strong>Chahkooh Canyon<\/strong>, and <strong>Salt Caves<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Pristine Beaches and Coastlines<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Qeshm\u2019s natural beaches are perfect for <strong>eco-tourism, sunbathing, water sports<\/strong>, and <strong>dolphin watching<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Vibrant Local Markets<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Explore the lively <strong>Dargahan traditional bazaar<\/strong> and modern shopping centers like <strong>City Center Mall, Setareh Qeshm, and Pardis<\/strong>, offering a variety of affordable imported goods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Investment Opportunities in Qeshm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Qeshm offers lucrative opportunities in multiple sectors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Maritime transport &amp; logistics<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tourism infrastructure &amp; hotel development<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fisheries and marine industries<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy &amp; petrochemicals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tech startups &amp; digital services<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Infrastructure and Public Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The island is equipped with a range of public facilities, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>International Airport<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Commercial ports<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Power stations &amp; desalination plants<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hospitals &amp; clinics<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Universities &amp; vocational centers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These facilities support both <strong>residential life and business operations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>photo by Hosein Nasr Qeshm Free Zone A Comprehensive Guide to Tourism, Trade, and Investment Travel &amp; Investment Guide for Iran\u2019s Largest Island Introduction Qeshm Island, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, has become one of Iran\u2019s key Free Trade Zones. 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