04/11/2025
Two businessmen in suits review a contract marked “Null and Void” with the Iraqi flag in the background, symbolizing invalid agreements by unregistered foreign companies in Iraq

Contracting with an unregistered foreign company in Iraq is completely null and void and carries significant legal consequences.

Iraq’s economy depends on conducting business with foreign partners, yet these partnerships are subject to strict legal frameworks. Any foreign entity’s company registration in Iraq is […]
27/10/2025
Logo for the Iraqi Competition and Antitrust Council (CAC). شعار مجلس المنافسة ومنع الاحتكار العراقي

A Guide to Iraq’s Competition and Antitrust Law (Law No.14 of 2010)

The Iraqi market is changing rapidly as a result of diversification, international investment, and economic modernization. Understanding the legal framework that controls fair competition is no […]
07/10/2025
Logo of the Iraqi Companies Registration Department - Tasjeel, Ministry of Commerce.

New Iraq Compliance Rule: Mandatory Semi-Annual Certificate of Status for Foreign Company Branches

In a circular addressed to “All branches of foreign companies registered in Iraq,” the Department has introduced a significant new compliance requirement for foreign companies. This mandate […]
05/10/2025
Blue digital graphic with copyright lightbulb and Iraq map illustrating Iraq’s emerging intellectual property and innovation reforms.

Navigating Iraq’s Intellectual Property Framework: A Guide to Trademark, Patent, and Copyright Protection for Investors

Iraq is positioning itself as an attractive market for the future, with major reforms underway to improve its national intellectual property (IP) structure. In line with […]
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 […]
22/02/2025

Address Compliance for Business in Iraq

Address Compliance for Business in Iraq   The Companies Registration Office (CRO) in Iraq has recently intensified its enforcement of business address regulations, requiring all companies— […]
15/01/2022

EU Removes Iraq from the List of High-Risk Countries of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs declares the de-listing of Iraq from the European Union’s list of High-Risk Countries of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism […]
02/04/2021

Iraq and Total $7 Billion Dollar Energy Deal

Iraqi Ministry of Oil Signs MOU with Total SE Bloomberg has reported that the French oil giant and the Iraqi Oil Ministry is set to sign […]
01/04/2021

Happy Akitu the Babylonian and Assyrian New Year

We wish a happy and healthy #Akitu 6771 to our nation and our Assyrian brothers and sisters. May this new year be a year full of […]
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