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title: "Iraq Legal Intelligence: Doing Business in Iraq"
description: "A practical knowledge hub on the legal and regulatory framework for doing business in Iraq — investment, company formation, licensing, tax, labor, contracts, and dispute resolution."
url: https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/doing-business-in-iraq/
date: 2026-06-24
modified: 2026-06-24
author: "Mohammed Khalaf"
type: page
lang: en
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# Iraq Legal Intelligence: Doing Business in Iraq

# Iraq Legal Intelligence: Doing Business in Iraq

A practical, regularly updated reference on the legal and regulatory framework for doing business in Iraq — built for foreign companies and investors who need clear answers before they commit.

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## Browse by Topic

### Market Entry & Foreign Investment

How foreign companies enter the Iraqi market, the legal framework, and common pitfalls. (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/iraq-legal-insights/) · (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/foreign-investment-iraq/)

### Company Formation: Branch vs. LLC

Choosing the right legal structure — liability, ownership, and when each fits. (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/branch-vs-llc-iraq-foreign-investors/) · (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/company-formation-in-iraq/)

### Investment Licensing (NIC)

How to obtain a National Investment Commission license and avoid rejections. (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/iraq-nic-investment-license-guide/) · (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/foreign-investment-iraq/)

### Government Contracts & Procurement

Public tendering, the 2025 public-contracts rules, and contracting with state entities. (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/iraq-legal-insights/) · (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/commercial-contracts-iraq/)

### Tax & Customs

Registration, tax declarations, and customs obligations for foreign companies. (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/tax-advisory-iraq/)

### Employment & Labor

Labor Law No. 37 of 2015, contracts, social security, and work permits. (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/labor-law-iraq/)

### Dispute Resolution & Arbitration

Litigation vs. arbitration in Iraq, the ICSID and New York Conventions, and the commercial court. (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/dispute-resolution-iraq/)

### Energy Sector

Contracting and regulation in oil, gas, power, and infrastructure projects. (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/energy-sector-advisory-iraq/)

### Regulatory Compliance

Staying aligned with Iraqi licensing, reporting, and governance obligations. (https://iraqgatelegalconsulting.com/regulatory-compliance-iraq/)

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