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🇮🇶 Corporate Tax in Iraq

Headline rate: 15%

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Standard corporate income tax in Iraq is 15% on taxable profits. Companies operating under the National Investment Commission (NIC) investment licence qualify for a 10-year tax exemption from the date the project becomes operational. Oil and gas companies operating under production sharing agreements are subject to 35% CT. There is no VAT in Iraq. Withholding tax of 15% applies on payments to non-resident contractors. The Kurdistan Region has its own tax administration but applies the same federal rates.

Key Facts

  • Double tax treaties: 15
  • Memberships: UN, Arab League, OPEC, Greater Arab Free Trade Area
  • Legal system: Civil law with Sharia elements
  • Fiscal year: January – December

This content is educational and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Always consult a qualified professional for your specific situation. Data last verified March 2026.