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Middle East

Iraq

Currency

IQD

Corporate Tax

15%

Personal Income Tax

15%

VAT / GST

0%

Corporate Income Tax

Headline rate15%

Standard 15%; 35% for oil & gas sector.

Personal Income Tax

Top marginal rate15%

Flat 15% on employment income.

Value Added Tax / GST

Standard rate0%

No VAT/GST.

Withholding Taxes

Dividends

15%

Interest

15%

Royalties

15%

Rates shown are statutory; treaty networks may reduce withholding significantly. Verify against the relevant double-tax agreement.

Social Security Contributions

Employer ~12% + employee ~5% (social security).

Wealth & Capital Taxes

Capital Gains Tax

15% (included in income)

Inheritance / Estate Tax

0%

Capital (Net Worth) Tax

0%

Property Tax

Property tax

Rates are indicative headline figures and may omit holding-period exemptions, regional variation, and surcharges. Verify against current law before relying on them.

Filing Deadlines

Corporate returnWithin 4 months after year-end; quarterly instalments
Personal / PAYEWithheld monthly; annual return by 31 March following year
VAT / GSTNot applicable

Tax Year

Calendar year

Notes

Oil sector special regime. Investment Law incentives for qualifying projects.