IAG Market Entry

IAG Market Entry – Understand the Syrian market before you decide

Before you invest your time and money, you need a clear picture of demand, competition, local costs and the procedural steps. We gather this information for you in a structured way and present it in a report that helps you decide for yourself: go ahead with the project, adjust it, or stop there.

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Starting situation

Typically, an investor based in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Germany or another country contacts us with a project idea or capital they would like to deploy in Syria, but without current and reliable market information. They may have scattered figures from acquaintances or the internet, do not know which authorities are relevant to their activity, and do not know what sites, equipment and labour actually cost. They want to understand the picture before travelling, signing anything or transferring any money.

Scope of services

Defining the study questions and scope: We agree with you in writing on the questions the study must answer, the target sector and region, and the information you already have.
Desk research: Collecting available information on the sector, regulations and relevant procedures, stating the source and date of each item.
Field research: Local visits and meetings with suppliers, site owners and industry participants to understand practical conditions.
Collecting quotations and preliminary costs: Requesting actual quotations for sites, equipment and basic services, so your estimates are based on market figures rather than assumptions.
Identifying authorities and procedural steps: Identifying the government authorities and licensed professionals your activity will require, with a preliminary sequence of steps.
Preparing an exploratory trip on request: A trip programme with appointments and meetings arranged in advance, and local accompaniment during the visit.
Presenting and discussing the results: A meeting to present the report and discuss options and the possible next step.

Results and deliverables

Market and preliminary feasibility reportA structured report on demand, competition, costs and visible risks, clearly separating confirmed information from estimates.
Quotation comparison tableActual quotations compiled in one table, with the conditions and validity period of each offer.
Map of authorities and stepsA list of the relevant authorities and required professionals and a preliminary sequence of procedures, without any claim regarding the outcome of approvals.
List of open questions and risksWhat could not yet be verified and what requires the opinion of a licensed professional before a decision.
Trip and meeting minutesA written summary of each meeting or visit, with contacts and agreed follow-up points.
Recommendations for the next stepPractical options for the next phase; the decision is yours alone.

Collaboration and approvals

You decide at every stage. The scope and fees of the study are set out in writing before work begins, and any additional costs such as travel, certified translation or professional fees are only incurred after your written approval in accordance with the agreed rules.

Your written approval of the study scope and questions before work begins
Your prior approval of any third-party costs such as travel, translation or professional fees
Your approval of the exploratory trip programme and appointments
No commitment or contract is signed in your name during this phase
The decision to proceed, adjust or stop is yours after the results are presented

Who does what

IAG

Organising the study, collecting information and documenting its sources
Contacting suppliers, requesting and comparing quotations
Preparing the exploratory trip and accompanying you locally
Preparing the report and presenting and discussing the results with you
Coordinating with the professionals you select or approve

Licensed professionals

Licensed lawyers to assess the appropriate legal form and the legal requirements for your activity
Licensed accountants or tax advisers for tax and accounting matters
Sworn translators where certified translation is needed
The investor selects these professionals, or IAG proposes them after checking; they are engaged under a separate contract

Authorities

The competent government authorities alone determine the official requirements for your activity
Procedural information in the report must be confirmed by the competent authority when the actual application is submitted

Basis for effort and timeline

Effort and time depend on the number of questions to be answered, the target sector and region, the availability of information, the number of quotations required and whether the study includes an exploratory trip. After the initial conversation we provide a written proposal with scope, phases and fees; we do not state durations or prices before understanding your project.

Frequently asked questions

Do you guarantee that the project will be profitable?

No. We provide structured information with documented sources to help you decide, but no study can guarantee the outcome of an investment.

Do I have to travel to Syria during this phase?

Not necessarily. The study can be carried out entirely remotely with reports and video meetings; the exploratory trip is an optional addition if you wish.

Do you provide legal or tax advice?

No. This is regulated work carried out by licensed professionals whom you select or whom we propose after checking, under a separate engagement; we coordinate with them.

What happens after the report?

You decide. You can stop, adjust the idea, or move on to IAG Business Setup to establish the company.

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