4 November 2026 | Firm News
Salt & Associates, in cooperation with the German-Iraqi Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Iraq), hosted a legal roundtable in Baghdad on 1 November 2026, bringing together representatives of the business community to discuss recent developments in Iraq’s tax framework and their practical implications for businesses operating in the country.
Held at the Mövenpick Hotel in Baghdad, the roundtable, titled “Taxation in Iraq 2026: Key Obligations, Recent Developments and Practical Challenges for Businesses”, was led by Mohammed Koperly, Managing Partner, Iraq.
The session examined the principal tax obligations affecting businesses in Iraq, recent regulatory and administrative developments, and the practical challenges associated with tax compliance.
Key areas of discussion included:
- Tax assessments, objections and clearance procedures.
- Contractual withholding and tax retention obligations.
- The introduction of electronic tax registration and assessment systems.
- Tax considerations for contracts involving foreign companies.
- Differences between the tax regimes in Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
The roundtable provided an opportunity for participants to exchange perspectives on the application of Iraq’s tax laws and the administrative challenges encountered in practice.
Salt & Associates thanks AHK Iraq for its cooperation and all participants for their contributions to the discussion.
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For further insights into Iraq’s tax framework and the key considerations for businesses, please contact Sarah Saadoon to request a copy of our white paper, “Taxation in Iraq 2026”.
For further information or legal advice on taxation in Iraq, please contact Al Mustansir Billah Al Bakri, Head of Tax and Social Security, or Mohammed Koperly, Managing Partner, Iraq.
