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Iran VAT / Sales Tax

Detailed vat / sales tax rates and rules for Iran in 2026.

VAT / Sales TaxIRR

Iran's VAT is 9%. Essential goods and services including basic food, healthcare, education, and agricultural products are exempt. Some luxury goods face higher rates through excise-like levies.

Standard Rate

9%

Registration Threshold

Annual turnover threshold as determined by INTA

Reduced Rates

0% — Exports, basic food items, healthcare, and agricultural products

How Iran VAT / Sales Tax compares

Iran’s standard VAT / sales tax rate of 9% is the 158th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, below the global average of 13.7% and Asia’s regional average of 9.6%.

Iran
9%
Asia average
9.6%
Global average
13.7%

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