Use this skill whenever asked about Iraq taxation, sales tax, or the absence of VAT in Iraq. Iraq does NOT have a broad-based VAT or GST. It imposes specific sales taxes on enumerated products (up to 300% on alcohol/tobacco) and has an income tax system. ALWAYS read this skill before handling any Iraq tax work.
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Quick reference
| Field | Value | |---|---| | Country | Iraq | | VAT/GST status | NOT IMPLEMENTED | | Specific sales taxes | Alcohol 300%, tobacco 300%, mobile/internet 20%, travel 15%, cars 15%, hotels 10%, telecom 5% | | Corporate income tax | 15% standard | | Personal income tax | Progressive 3%-15% | | Authority | General Commission for Taxes (GCT), Ministry of Finance | | Filing portal | No centralized electronic portal (paper filing) | | Currency | IQD (Iraqi Dinar) | | Primary legislation | Income Tax Law No. 113 of 1982 (as amended) | | Contributor | Open Accounting Skills Registry | | Validated by | Pending | | Last research update | April 2026 |
R-IQ-1 -- Oil sector
Oil sector taxation is T3. Escalate.R-IQ-1 -- Oil sector.
R-IQ-2 -- Kurdistan Region
KRI has separate tax administration. Escalate for dual-filing obligations.R-IQ-2 -- Kurdistan Region.
Iraqi banks pattern library
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes | |---|---|---| | RASHEED BANK | EXCLUDE | Financial transaction | | RAFIDAIN BANK | EXCLUDE | Same | | TRADE BANK OF IRAQ, TBI | EXCLUDE | Same | | INTEREST, LOAN | EXCLUDE | Out of scope |
Government pattern library
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes | |---|---|---| | GCT, GENERAL COMMISSION FOR TAXES | EXCLUDE | Tax payment | | CUSTOMS | EXCLUDE | Customs duty | | SOCIAL SECURITY | EXCLUDE | Social insurance |
No VAT system
Iraq has no VAT registration, filing, collection, or invoicing requirements.Section 5.1 No VAT system
Specific sales taxes by product
Quick reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Iraq |
| VAT/GST status | NOT IMPLEMENTED |
| Specific sales taxes | Alcohol 300%, tobacco 300%, mobile/internet 20%, travel 15%, cars 15%, hotels 10%, telecom 5% |
| Corporate income tax | 15% standard |
| Personal income tax | Progressive 3%-15% |
| Authority | General Commission for Taxes (GCT), Ministry of Finance |
| Filing portal | No centralized electronic portal (paper filing) |
| Currency | IQD (Iraqi Dinar) |
| Primary legislation | Income Tax Law No. 113 of 1982 (as amended) |
| Contributor | Open Accounting Skills Registry |
| Validated by | Pending |
| Last research update | April 2026 |
Minimum viable -- bank statement or transaction list. Acceptable from Rasheed Bank, Rafidain Bank, Trade Bank of Iraq, or any Iraqi bank.
Refusal catalogue:
Iraqi banks pattern library
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RASHEED BANK | EXCLUDE | Financial transaction |
| RAFIDAIN BANK | EXCLUDE | Same |
| TRADE BANK OF IRAQ, TBI | EXCLUDE | Same |
| INTEREST, LOAN | EXCLUDE | Out of scope |
Government pattern library
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GCT, GENERAL COMMISSION FOR TAXES | EXCLUDE | Tax payment |
| CUSTOMS | EXCLUDE | Customs duty |
| SOCIAL SECURITY | EXCLUDE | Social insurance |
Input: "What is the VAT rate in Iraq?"
Resolution: Iraq does not have VAT. No broad-based consumption tax exists. Specific sales taxes apply to enumerated products only.
Importer brings alcohol into Iraq. 300% sales tax at customs plus customs duties. No input credit mechanism. Tax is a direct cost.
Specific sales taxes by product
| Product | Rate |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 300% |
| Tobacco | 300% |
| Mobile/internet | 20% |
| Travel tickets | 15% |
| Cars | 15% |
| Hotels/restaurants (deluxe) | 10% |
| Telecom services | 5% |
Filing, deadlines, and penalties
| Obligation | Deadline |
|---|---|
| CIT return | 31 May following year-end |
| Books/records | Arabic language required |
EC1 -- VAT question. Iraq has no VAT.
EC2 -- Alcohol import. 300% sales tax at customs. No credit.
EC3 -- E-commerce/digital. No VAT/sales tax on digital services. CIT if PE exists (escalate PE).
EC4 -- Kurdistan Region. Dual filing may be needed. Escalate.
EC5 -- Agricultural income. Exempt from income tax.
Test 1 -- VAT question. Expected: "Iraq does not have VAT."
Test 2 -- CIT. IQD 100M profit. Expected: CIT IQD 15M (15%). File by 31 May.
Test 3 -- Alcohol. IQD 1M cost. Expected: 300% sales tax embedded. No credit.
Test 4 -- Agriculture. IQD 50M farming income. Expected: exempt.
Test 5 -- Foreign contractor. IQD 500M government contract. Expected: CIT 15%. WHT at source.
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Other Iraq computations in the OpenAccountants Tax Library.
| Product | Rate | |---|---| | Alcohol | 300% | | Tobacco | 300% | | Mobile/internet | 20% | | Travel tickets | 15% | | Cars | 15% | | Hotels/restaurants (deluxe) | 10% | | Telecom services | 5% |
Nature of specific sales taxes
These are excise-type levies on enumerated goods only. No input credit. No staged collection. No registration system.Section 5.2 Specific sales taxes
Corporate income tax - standard
15%Section 5.3 Corporate income tax
Oil & gas sector corporate tax rate
35%Income Tax Law No. 113 of 1982 — https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/iraq/corporate/taxes-on-corporate-income
Agricultural income
Agricultural income: exempt.Section 5.3 Corporate income tax
Return form structure
No VAT return exists. CIT return filed annually by 31 May, paper-based at GCT offices. Financial statements in Arabic must accompany.Section 6 -- Return form structure
No reverse charge
No VAT system means no reverse charge mechanism exists.Section 7 -- No reverse charge
No input deductibility
No input credit system for sales taxes. Tax on alcohol/tobacco is embedded cost.Section 8 -- No input deductibility
Filing, deadlines, and penalties
| Obligation | Deadline | |---|---| | CIT return | 31 May following year-end | | Books/records | Arabic language required |
Social security - employer
12%Section 9 -- Filing, deadlines, and penalties
Social security - employee
5%Section 9 -- Filing, deadlines, and penalties
Social security - total
17%Section 9 -- Filing, deadlines, and penalties
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