Tax and accounting in Iraq

Self-employed or running a company in Iraq: what to know

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How do I register a business in Iraq?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Iraq Company Formation & Entity Choice Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Iraq?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Iraq Personal Income Tax Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 3 more Iraq Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Iraq?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Iraq VAT / GST Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Iraq?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Iraq Payroll & Social Contributions Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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