Following a new proposal by the Milli Majlis, the suspension of business inspections (the “moratorium”) now set to remain in effect until January 1, 2027. This move continues a decade-long policy of “inspection-free periods” initiated in 2015, designed to reduce bureaucratic pressure and foster a more self-regulating entrepreneurial landscape.
Under the latest legislative update, the original expiration date of January 1, 2026, has been officially pushed back. This provides an additional 12 months for enterprises to focus on growth and investment without the interruption of routine state audits
During this period, inspections in the business sector will generally remain suspended, with certain exceptions. These include:
- Tax inspections, financial market audits, and customs audits;
- Inspections of private medical activities
- Monitoring of compliance with rules regarding pharmaceuticals, food, and feed safety;
- Fire safety inspections and state oversight in construction;
- Supervision of the safe operation of hazardous facilities and mining areas;
- Radiation safety controls;
- Monitoring energy, water, heating, and gas consumption
- Inspections conducted under the Law on Combating Legalization of Criminally Obtained Assets and Financing of Terrorism and the Law on Targeted Financial Sanction
Once the moratorium eventually ends, state bodies cannot go back and conduct “planned” or “unplanned” audits for the period during which the moratorium was active (excluding the exceptions mentioned above). The extension is a clear incentive that the state remains committed to stimulating the private sector. By removing the “fear of the inspector,” the government is encouraging businesses to reinvest their resources.
