Home› Legal Insights› Enforcing Contracts & Arbitration Awards in Iraq Litigation & Dispute Resolution Enforcing Contracts and Arbitration Awards in Iraq Horizon Law Firm ◆ 2025 ◆ Litigation & Dispute Resolution ◆ 14 min read For international companies operating in Iraq, a signed contract is only the beginning. Knowing how that contract is enforced —...Read More

Home› Legal Insights› Joint Operating Agreements in Iraq Oil & Gas Law Joint Operating Agreements in Iraqi Upstream Projects —Key Clauses and Local Considerations Horizon Law Firm ◆ March 2026 ◆ Oil & Gas Law ◆ 14 min read The Joint Operating Agreement is the foundational contractual document that governs the relationship between parties in...Read More

Home› Legal Insights› Iraqi Labor Law No. 37 of 2015 Employment Law A Practical Guide to Iraqi Labor Law No. 37 of 2015 —Key Rights and Obligations for Employers Horizon Law Firm ◆ March 2026 ◆ Employment & Labor Law ◆ 12 min read Every foreign company operating in Iraq must navigate the country’s labor...Read More

Home› Legal Insights› Setting Up a Company in Iraq Legal Insight Setting Up a Company in Iraq —What Foreign Investors Need to Know Horizon Law Firm ◆ March 2026 ◆ Corporate & Foreign Investment ◆ 13 min read Iraq is a market that rewards preparation. For international companies — whether IOCs, contractors, traders, or professional...Read More

Legal Insight • Tax & Regulatory • International Clients Worked in Iraq? What Iraqi Tax Authorities Can — and Cannot — Confirm for Foreign Employees If your home-country tax authority requests proof that personal income tax (or an equivalent payroll obligation) was paid in Iraq, the correct approach is often not a “payment certificate” —...Read More

A Practical Legal & Regulatory Guide for Foreign Investors How to Enter the Iraqi Securities Market: A Practical Legal Guideline for Investors Iraq’s securities market is gradually developing and attracting interest from regional and international investors. However, market entry in Iraq is not informal — it is shaped by regulatory approvals, licensing controls, and compliance...Read More

Business meeting Hiring Employees in Iraq: What Foreign Employers Must Know Foreign companies expanding into Iraq face a labour environment shaped by strict legal requirements, compliance rules, and cultural considerations. Whether operating in energy, infrastructure, logistics, or services, understanding how to legally hire talent in Iraq is essential to avoid penalties, disputes, or commercial delays....Read More

Introduction Expanding into the Iraqi market requires a clear legal structure and compliance with the Companies Law and instructions of the Companies Registrar (“CR”) under the Ministry of Trade. Any foreign company wishing to conduct commercial activity in Iraq must register a Branch Office, provided that at least one year has passed since its establishment....Read More

Introduction:In today’s competitive market, information is one of the most valuable assets a business owns. From pricing structures to client data and technical processes — confidential information must be legally protected. That is why confidentiality clauses (or NDAs) have become a critical element in commercial contracts in Iraq and globally. What Is a Confidentiality Clause?It...Read More

Technical service contracts Iraq key clauses now play a central role in how companies plan and manage upstream oil and gas projects. Contractors, suppliers, and operators must understand these clauses clearly before they commit to long-term TSC arrangements in Iraq. This legal guide highlights the main technical service contracts Iraq key clauses that companies should...Read More