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Kish Free Zone

Pearl of the Persian Gulf

Encompassing a 91Sq. km area in the Persian Gulf, Kish is an oval-Shaped and almost a flat island with its highest-elevation standing 33m above sea level. Kish is also situated, at its nearest distance, 200 km of U.A.E, 17 km of Iran's main land and 300 km of Bandar-Abbas. Additionally, five months of warm and humid climate prevail in the island due to an average annual temperature of 26 degree centigrades and an average annual rain fall of 150 mm.

Generally, both splendid natural features and 9 months of pleasantly moderate climate provide desirable conditions and thus transform the island into an ideal heaven and a magnet for all tourists, domestic and foreign alike. Now, armed with longer and more extensive experiences in commercial and tourism activities, Kish Free Zone also benefits from the availability of basic infrastructure necessary for various economic activities or projects in the islan

Attractive and splendid natural features particularly a consistent climatic moderation during cold season as well as the existence of historic city of Harerahe and availability of luxurious hotels, restaurants, theatres, aquariums, stadiums and various sport facilities together with existing unique and beautiful beaches along the Persian Gulf already created a calm and pleasant rendezvous point for all tourists. For instance, last year over 400,000 tourists visited the island. Accordingly, based on relevant studies undertaken by marketing and tourism experts, Kish free zone is presently concentrating upon tourism as the main industry and therefore 50% of the island's area and its public facilities are at the tourist's disposal. Also invitations are currently extended to all concerned investors to participate in establishing hotels, constructing amusement centers and attracting tourists from across the world particularly those from Muslim European, Asian and neighbouring countries.

Commerce:
Concerned individuals can acquire their needed places of business and commerce in the island both on rental or purchased basis while investment or consumer goods can be easily ordered or purchased from 10 modern shopping centers as well as other huge commercial warehouses available in the island. Domestic-manufactured products also can be conveniently exported to other countries world wide free from bureaucratic obstacles and administrative formalities.

Services:
nvestments in the following industries and services in Kish free zone are highly recommended: financial, consultative, marketing, legal, advertising, engineering, and computer. Presently, Kish provides a safe and suitable environment for the investments of concerned parties, individuals and companies alike. Moreover, in compliance with latest regulations and legislations ratified by the Islamic republic's legislative authorities, Kish free zone would both protect and guarantee all foreign investments in the island.