Iraq

On this page you will find beneficial information regarding foreign direct investment in / trading with Iraq. If you are interested in exploring trade or investment possibilities in the country, feel free to contact the International Trade Council team. Additionally, we encourage you to engage with the official government investment agency featured on this page.

It is important to note that while the statistics presented on this page were understood to be accurate at the time of publication, they are subject to change over time. Please consult your ITC Trade Commissioner for up-to-date information.

Type of Government:  Federal Parliamentary Republic
Population: 43.53 million (2021)
GDP: 207.9 billion USD (2021)
Corporate Tax Rate: 15%
Personal Income Tax Rate: 3% - 15%
Major Exports: Crude Petroleum ($72B), Refined Petroleum ($5.49B), Gold ($2.08B), Petroleum Coke ($542M), and Petroleum Gas ($157M), exporting mostly to India ($23.5B), China ($23.3B), Greece ($8.7B), South Korea ($4.67B), and Italy ($3.97B).
Major Imports: Refined Petroleum ($5.54B), Broadcasting Equipment ($3.11B), Cars ($2.22B), Jewellery ($2.21B), and Packaged Medicaments ($1.09B), importing mostly from United Arab Emirates ($14.3B), Turkey ($11.1B), China ($10.7B), India ($2.03B), and Germany ($1.06B).

March 7, 2023
Employment Rules and Regulations in Iraq

How to Register a Trademark in Iraq

November 10, 2022
Employment Rules and Regulations in Iraq

Employment Rules and Regulations in Iraq

September 10, 2022
Employment Rules and Regulations in Iraq

Major exports of Iraq

April 12, 2022
Employment Rules and Regulations in Iraq

The Major Imports of Iraq

February 23, 2021
Employment Rules and Regulations in Iraq

The Role of Chambers of Commerce in Iraq

July 10, 2020
Employment Rules and Regulations in Iraq

How to Register a Company in Iraq

May 10, 2019
Employment Rules and Regulations in Iraq

Corporate income tax in Iraq