1. Syrian Investment Agency (SIA)

• Website: sia.gov.sy

• Details: The main government body facilitating foreign and domestic investment, offering licensing, investor services, and a dedicated Investor Service Center.

2. Ministry of Finance (Syria)

• Website: syrianfinance.gov.sy

• Details: Responsible for financial policies, budget, public revenues, state expenditures, and public debt—central for understanding fiscal frameworks for investment.

3. Central Bank of Syria

• Website: www.cb.gov.sy

• Details: Manages monetary policy, currency issuance, the foreign exchange rate, and the banking sector—critical for financial operations and capital flows.

4. Damascus Securities Exchange (DSE)

• Website: dse.sy (Damascus Securities Exchange)

• Details: Syria’s primary trading venue for securities. Recently reopened after suspension, signaling progress in financial market infrastructure.

Additional Context

• Syria has recently signed significant $14 billion investment deals (e.g., Damascus airport redevelopment, metro project), demonstrating renewed investment momentum (The Syrian Observer - A News Website, sia.gov.sy, Wikipedia, syria.law).

• Additionally, U.S. sanctions on Syria were lifted as of July 1, 2025, enabling renewed access for international financial operations (OFAC).

5. Ministry of Tourism

• Website: mots.gov.sy

• Details: Oversees development and investment in tourism infrastructure, including marketing and establishing tourism facilities—key for those exploring hospitality or tourism ventures.

6. Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC)

• Website: spc.sy

• Details: State-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Energy, responsible for oil and gas exploration and production—important for investors in the energy sector.

7. Investment Law 18/2021 and Related Legal Frameworks

• Reference: Investment Law 18/2021—accessible via legal portals (i.e. Syria.law)

• Details: Provides tax exemptions, land use rights, investment protections, residence/work permits, arbitration mechanisms, and incentives across sectors.