Legal help in Iran starts with one clear message.
Have a legal question about a business, a debt, a property, an inheritance or a document in Iran? Describe it by email, in plain English, and we will make sure it reaches the right help.
- Written in plain English
- Directed to the right lawyer
- Handled in confidence
Write to the helpline
Tell us what happened, where, and what you need. We respond promptly.
info [at] iranlegalhelpline [dot] com- 1Describe your situation
- 2We review and clarify
- 3You are directed to the right help
What do you need help with?
Pick the area closest to your question. Each topic explains what usually matters and opens an email with the subject already filled in.
Business and company matters
Setting up or running a company connected to Iran raises questions about registration, shareholder arrangements, contracts with local partners and changes to directors or capital. Tell us what kind of business you have, what stage it is at and what decision is coming up, and we will route your question to a lawyer who handles company and commercial work.
- Company formation and registration
- Contracts with suppliers, agents and partners
- Changes to shareholders or management
Unpaid debts and money owed
If a customer, partner or individual in Iran owes you money, the first step is usually to gather the paperwork that proves the debt and to send a formal demand. Describe who owes what, how the obligation arose and what you have already tried. We will explain the realistic options, from negotiated settlement to formal recovery.
- Invoices, contracts and correspondence
- Cheques or promissory notes
- Previous demands and replies
Property and real estate
Buying, selling, renting or inheriting property in Iran often depends on title documents and registry records, and owners living abroad usually need someone to act for them locally. Send us the property's city, the type of ownership document you hold and what you want to achieve, and we will point you to the right next step.
- Title deeds and registry records
- Sales, purchases and leases
- Acting for owners who live abroad
Family and inheritance
Inheritance and family matters are personal and often involve relatives in several countries. Typical questions include how heirs are confirmed, how an estate that includes property or bank accounts is administered, and how someone abroad can take part. Write to us in confidence with the outline of the situation and we will explain how the process usually works.
- Confirming heirs and estate shares
- Estates with property or accounts
- Taking part from outside the country
Documents, translations and powers of attorney
Many people abroad need Iranian documents prepared, translated, certified or legalised, or need to give a trusted person authority to act for them in Iran. Tell us which document you need, which country it is for and the deadline you are working to, and we will explain the usual route and who can help with each stage.
- Powers of attorney for use in Iran
- Certified translations and legalisation
- Civil documents and records
Trademarks, patents and brands
If you want to protect a brand, invention or design in Iran, or you have found someone copying yours, timing matters. Share the name or product involved, where it is already protected and what you have noticed in the market. We will direct you to intellectual property counsel who handle registration and enforcement.
- Trademark and patent registration
- Copying and counterfeit products
- Licences and assignments
Employment and workplace questions
Employers and employees alike ask us about contracts, termination, unpaid wages and workplace disputes in Iran. Explain your role in the matter, the type of contract involved and what has happened so far. We will tell you what information a lawyer will need and connect you with the right help.
- Employment contracts and policies
- Termination and settlements
- Wage and benefit disputes
Not sure where your question fits?
Legal problems rarely arrive neatly labelled. If your question does not match any of these topics, or touches several at once, simply describe it in your own words. Our job is to understand the issue, ask the right follow-up questions and make sure it reaches someone able to help.
- Matters that span several areas
- Urgent situations
- Questions you are unsure how to phrase
Three steps from question to direction
No forms, no account and no jargon. Just a conversation by email that gets your matter moving.
- 01
Describe your situation
Send a short email explaining what happened, who is involved and what outcome you need. Plain language is perfect; you do not need legal terms.
- 02
We review and clarify
We read your message carefully, ask any follow-up questions and identify the area of law and the kind of help your matter requires.
- 03
You are directed to the right help
We explain your realistic options and the next step, and connect you with a lawyer suited to your matter if formal advice or representation is needed.
What to include in your message
The more clearly we understand your situation, the faster we can direct it. You do not need every detail, but these points help us help you.
Short on time?
Three sentences are enough to begin: what happened, where in Iran, and what you want to achieve. We will ask for the rest.
- What happenedA short, factual account in date order. Bullet points are fine.
- Where it happenedThe city or province in Iran, and any other countries involved.
- Who is involvedIndividuals or companies on each side, and your role in the matter.
- Key documentsContracts, deeds, invoices, notices or court papers. List them, or attach copies.
- DeadlinesAny hearing dates, notice periods or time limits you are aware of.
- What you wantThe outcome you are hoping for, even if you are not sure it is possible.
Ask an Iranian lawyer, wherever you are
Legal questions connected to Iran can feel hard to start. The rules are unfamiliar, the documents may be in Persian, and it is not always obvious which kind of lawyer you need. Many people put a problem off simply because they do not know whom to ask. The Iran Legal Helpline exists to remove that first hurdle.
You write to us in English and describe your situation as you understand it. We read it carefully, ask any questions that matter, and identify the area of law involved. Sometimes the answer is a practical next step you can take yourself. Sometimes it is a list of the documents you will need. When a matter calls for formal legal advice or representation, we direct you to a lawyer who handles that type of work, so you are not left searching on your own.
Online legal consultation for people abroad
A large share of the questions we receive come from people outside Iran: owners of property they cannot visit, heirs settling a relative's estate, companies with unpaid invoices and individuals who need documents prepared or a power of attorney arranged. Email lets you explain your situation at your own pace, attach copies of your papers and keep a written record of every step.
Urgent legal help in Iran
If a deadline, a hearing or a notice is involved, put the word “urgent” and the date in your subject line and mention it in your first sentence. Urgent messages are reviewed first, and we will tell you plainly what needs to happen before that date.
Explore the most common areas in more detail: business legal help, family and inheritance and property legal help.
Before you get in touch
Short answers to the questions we hear most often. See all questions.
What is the Iran Legal Helpline?
It is a first point of contact for anyone with a legal question connected to Iran. You describe your issue by email, we make sure we understand it, and we direct you to the right help, whether that is practical information, a next step you can take yourself, or a lawyer who handles your type of matter.
Can I ask an Iranian lawyer a question in English?
Yes. The helpline works in English, so you can write in your own words without translating your situation into legal language first.
Do I need to be in Iran to get legal help?
No. Many of the people who contact us live abroad and need help with a business, property, family or document matter in Iran. Much of the preparation can be handled remotely, and where someone needs to act for you locally we can explain how that is usually arranged.
Is my message confidential?
Yes. What you tell us is treated in confidence and used only to understand your matter and direct you to appropriate help.
What if my matter is urgent?
Say so clearly in the subject line and include any deadlines or hearing dates in the first lines of your message. We respond promptly, and urgent matters are reviewed first.
Ready to ask your question?
One clear email is all it takes to start. Describe your situation and we will take it from there.