Doing Business in Syria:
Investor Guides
Practical guidance for investors in 2026
The Doing Business in Syria guide series provides practical, up-to-date analysis to help investors, companies, and advisors understand Syria's evolving business environment, assess opportunities, and navigate operational and regulatory realities in 2026.
The series combines legal, regulatory, sectoral, and operational research, informed by consultations with Syrian lawyers and experts, roundtables with U.S. companies, discussions with international law firms and compliance professionals, and engagement with Syrian institutional counterparts.
The Investor's Handbook
Oil Sector
Gas Sector
Electricity Sector
Banking Sector
Telecommunications and Technology Sector
Real Estate Sector
Practical & Actionable
Focus on operational feasibility, execution realities, and market entry pathways.
Comprehensive Coverage
From the investor journey to sector-specific opportunities, risks, and constraints.
Grounded in Reality
Built on legal analysis, market research, and extensive stakeholder consultations.
Informed Decisions
Helps investors understand not only what is legally possible, but what is operationally feasible.
Who is this for?
- Investors and private-sector firms
- Legal and compliance advisors
- Financial institutions
- Policymakers and diplomats
- Development and humanitarian actors
- Researchers and analysts
Disclaimer
The guides are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. The environment in Syria remains fluid and subject to change.
Always Evolving
The guide series will be updated periodically to reflect changes in the regulatory, economic, political, and sanctions environment in Syria.
Need Additional Support?
Karam Shaar Advisory provides political economy analysis, sectoral research, due diligence, compliance analysis, and bespoke advisory support related to Syria's evolving economy.