Laws and regulations of Afghanistan in economic and commercial activities
The laws and regulations of Afghanistan in the field of economic and commercial activities have been compiled in order to regulate and facilitate economic activities, support investment, ensure transparency, and protect the rights of traders and investors. These laws are related to different economic and commercial sectors and are supervised and implemented by the government or responsible institutions. Some of the key rules are:
1. Afghanistan Trade Law
This law, as one of the main foundations of commercial activities, includes the principles and rules related to the establishment of companies, commercial contracts, banking activities and international trade laws.
2. Private investment law
This law provides conditions and facilities to attract domestic and foreign investments. In it, the rights and privileges of investors, such as tax exemptions, ensuring capital security, and transferring profits abroad, are specified.
3. Tax law
This law includes provisions related to income tax, income tax, property tax, and corporate tax. Tax laws play an important role in regulating government revenue and supporting transparency in the economy.
4. Labor law
This law specifies the provisions related to the rights and duties of workers and employers. Issues such as working hours, salaries and benefits, leave, and job security are reviewed in this law.
5. Banking and Finance Law
This law regulates the activities of banks and financial institutions and includes provisions related to banking services, lending, and anti-money laundering regulations.
6. Customs Law
This law regulates import and export of goods and services and determines customs tariffs. It also includes regulations related to international trade and smuggling control.
7. Anti-corruption law
This law deals with preventing corruption in economic and commercial activities and ensuring transparency and accountability.
8. Consumer rights protection law
This law was established to guarantee the rights of consumers and monitor the quality of goods and services.
9. Intellectual property law
This law protects and protects the rights of inventors, authors, and brand owners.
10. Laws of Sharia in the economy
Due to the Islamic nature of the Afghan government, economic and commercial activities must be compatible with Sharia laws, such as the prohibition of usury and illegal transactions.