Following a weeks-long strike by fabric merchants at the Tehran Bazaar, Ali Askari, the head of the Tax Revenue Organization, announced that the merchants have until September 22 to register for payment of the value added tax (VAT).
Tag: Bazaar
Security Forces Destroy Public Property in Urmia Bazaar
Iranian security and anti riot forces have attacked an indoor market on Mosom Street and destroyed public property. Earlier, this bazaar had been closed because of demonstrations.
Tehran Bazaar faces strikes and protests
The Tehran Bazaar continues to face a strike, and reports indicate that at least 16 people were arrested in a demonstration staged on Saturday in protest of new tax regulations.
Tabriz Bazaar added to UNESCO List
Iran has held an official ceremony in the northwestern city of Tabriz to celebrate the registration of the town’s historic bazaar complex on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Bazaar Feels Sting of Economy
“Everything is good, good,” a nervous seller of sundry kitchenware tritely assures a customer when asked how business is going at the Grand Bazaar. At first glance, one is inclined to believe him.