Guidance

Exporting to Iraq (including the Iraqi Kurdistan region)

A guide for British businesses who are interested in developing their overseas trade and doing business in Iraq, including the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Department for International Trade
• Published: 30 January 2015
• Last updated: 11 July 2024 — See all updates

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Doing business in Iraq (including the Iraqi Kurdistan region): Iraq trade and export guide

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A detailed guide on doing business in and with Iraq. The guide contains information on:

• challenges of doing business in Iraq
• growth potential of the market
• trade between the UK and Iraq
• opportunities in Iraq
• start-up and market entry considerations
• legal considerations
• tax and customs considerations
• entry requirements
• who to contact for more help

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Managing risk

Find out how UK companies can control risks when doing business in Iraq.

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Published 30 January 2015

Last updated 11 July 2024 + show all updates

1. 11 July 2024

   References to named trade advisers removed and replaced with links to export support team.

2. 3 March 2022

   Reviewed and updated page in full.

3. 30 September 2015

   Updated guide.

4. 3 February 2015

   2015 updated to Exporting to Iraq guide.

5. 30 January 2015

   First published.