Why Was License Plating of Imported Vehicles Owned by Iranians Abroad Halted?

Amid ongoing criticism over the source of currency and ambiguities in valuing vehicles imported by Iranians residing abroad, Customs issued a new directive suspending the submission of declaration data and registration of vehicles owned by Iranians living abroad until their exact value is determined and an identifier is created in the system. The decision was made in line with government policies to curb capital flight and close currency rent-seeking loopholes.

With the continued criticism regarding the origin of foreign currency and the uncertainty of the valuation of imported cars by Iranians living abroad, the customs, in a new circular, stopped sending declaration information and numbering of cars belonging to Iranians living abroad until the exact value is determined and an identifier is created in the system; The decision was taken along the government's policies to curb the outflow of capital and close the loopholes of foreign exchange rent.