07/10/2025
Logo of the Iraqi Companies Registration Department - Tasjeel, Ministry of Commerce.

Iraq’s Companies Registration Department Imposes New Semi-Annual Compliance Requirement for Foreign companies branches

In a circular addressed to “All branches of foreign companies registered in Iraq,” the Department required the submission of a document from the parent company’s main […]
05/10/2025
Blue digital graphic with copyright lightbulb and Iraq map illustrating Iraq’s emerging intellectual property and innovation reforms.

Iraq’s Intellectual Property Framework: A Foundation for Investment and Development.

Iraq is positioned itself as an attractive market for the future, with major reforms underway to improve its national intellectual property (IP) structure. In line with […]
21/09/2025
Digital signing concept in Iraq symbolizing electronic signature and secure digital transformation.

Iraq’s Electronic Signature Rollout: Legal Implications and Institutional Impact

Iraq has recently taken a landmark step towards full digital transformation with the formal launch of its electronic signature system under the framework of Law No. […]
10/09/2025
Iraqi and Omani officials signing bilateral agreements in Salalah 2025

Iraq and Oman Sign Strategic Agreements to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

Iraq and Oman Sign Strategic Agreements to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation In a historic step toward deepening regional ties, the Republic of Iraq and the Sultanate of […]
07/09/2025
Illustration of Iraqi property law with a law book, gavel, and legal document.

Civil Code and Real Estate in Iraq: Key Legal Insights

Civil Code and Real Estate in Iraq: Key Legal Insights Iraq is considered the birthplace of legal civilization, as the very first law, the Akkadian Law, […]
02/09/2025
Digital announcement graphic for Amwaj International’s August 2025 share subscription in Iraq, featuring modern flat design elements with a finance and real estate theme in 16:9 widescreen format.

Amwaj International Opens Share Subscription to Boost Real Estate Projects in Iraq

Baghdad, September 2025 – Amwaj International Real Estate Investments, a leading Iraqi property development company, has launched a public share subscription from 1 to 31 August […]
20/08/2025
Illustration of modern business skyline with Iraq Companies Registration Department logo in the corner.

Companies Registration Office Announces New Compliance Services

The Companies Registration Department at the Ministry of Commerce has introduced a package of new services aimed at strengthening company registration and compliance procedures for both […]
30/07/2025

Licensing GPS and VSAT (Telecom) Devices in Iraq: CMC Procedures and Requirements

Licensing GPS and VSAT (Telecom) Devices in Iraq: CMC Procedures and Requirements The use of GPS and VSAT technologies is expanding rapidly across Iraq’s public and […]
14/07/2025
An Iraqi government official inspecting a worksite, symbolizing the enforcement of Iraq’s 80:20 employment quota for foreign workers under the new labour law regulations in 2024.

Iraq Enforces 80/20 Labor Quota: New Rules for Hiring Foreign Workers

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs continues to push forward with its national strategy to localize the private sector workforce in Iraq, aiming to expand […]
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