How To Register A Limited Liability Company (LLC) In Iraq

Authorities You Must Register Your LLC With In Iraq

To register an LLC in Iraq, you must register with and comply with the requirements of several government entities, including:

• Companies Registration Office (CRO) – Ministry of Trade
• General Commission for Taxes (GCT) – Ministry of Finance
• Department of Social Security (DSS) – Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs
• Iraqi Bar Association – appointment of a licensed legal representative

Required Documents To Register An LLC In Iraq

To register an LLC in Iraq, you will typically need:

• Your Identification Card
• Power of Attorneys of all the shareholders to a lawyer.

If The Documents Are Originally In English, All Documents Must Be:

• Translated into Arabic by a certified translator
• Legalized (including apostille or consular legalization, as applicable)

The Process Of Company Registration In Iraq:

The typical process includes:

• Shareholders grant power of attorney to a single lawyer.
• Company name reservation through the Chamber of Commerce.
• Name verification by the Union of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce.
• Deposit of designated share capital into a local bank.
• Application submission to the Ministry of Trade, Companies Registration Office (CRO) with all required details.

How Long Would It Take To Register A Corporation In Iraq (Registration Timeline)

A typical registration timeline is:

1. Apostille and legalization of corporate documents: approximately 3 business days.
2. Name booking: usually 2–3 business days.
3. Submission to the Companies Registration Office (CRO):
   • If the file is complete and compliant, the CRO usually issues the registration decision within 10–15 business days.

After registering the LLC in Iraq, there will be a set of compliances that must be completed on a yearly and monthly basis.