Invest in Iraq with confidence — with a partner who knows the way
Curated investment opportunities, a documented legal guide to setting up your business, a directory of Iraqi companies to find your partners, and the council’s team beside you from the first question to the start of your project. All free.
Why Iraq?
A large market rebuilding itself, and an investment law with clear incentives for investors.
A large, young consumer market
Millions of consumers and growing demand for housing, energy, food, services and technology.
A hub between the Gulf and the region
Iraq sits between the Gulf, Turkey, the Levant and Iran — a natural route for trade and transport.
Natural and human resources
Wealth in energy, agriculture and minerals, and skilled people in every field.
Investment-law incentives
An investment licence under Law No. 13 of 2006 as amended grants exemptions from taxes and fees and facilities for land, labour and transfers — details in the investor guide.
Selected opportunities
Opportunities the council publishes after checking who offers them.
Investment sectors
Built on the council’s sector committees and what investors ask about most.
Energy, oil & gas
Energy is the largest pillar of the Iraqi economy, with openings in oilfield services, associated-gas capture, refining and petrochemicals, and power transmission and distribution.
Renewable energy
Rising electricity demand and high solar irradiation make solar projects, storage and energy efficiency a promising field for partnership with Emirati expertise.
Real estate, housing & infrastructure
A large need for housing units, commercial complexes, roads and utilities makes real-estate development and infrastructure among the most sought-after investment areas.
Industry & manufacturing
Local manufacturing of building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, plastics and metal products replaces imports and serves a large consumer market.
Agriculture & food security
Fertile land and the waters of the two rivers open opportunities in modern farming, smart irrigation, food processing, cold storage and supply chains.
Transport, logistics & free zones
Iraq’s position between the Gulf, Turkey and the Levant, with its port and road projects, makes logistics, warehousing and free zones a strategic field.
Tourism & cultural exchange
Religious, heritage and business tourism need hotels, hospitality services, transport and visitor experiences of international standard.
IT & telecommunications
Digital transformation in government, banking and commerce opens opportunities in software, e-payments, data centres, telecoms and cybersecurity.
How it works
Register free
Create an investor account in a minute and choose the sectors and investment size you care about.
Browse and discover
Investment opportunities, the directory of Iraqi companies and the legal guide to setting up.
Ask for what you need
Express interest in an opportunity, or ask for an introduction, a B2B meeting or a consultation.
The council connects you
The council’s team follows your request up and connects you with the right parties; you see its status in your account.
The investor guide to Iraq
A reference documented from official sources: company forms and set-up steps, the investment licence, tax, labour and residency, banking and transfers, import and export, the Kurdistan Region and free zones.
Open the guide- The Constitution and the general legal framework
- Legal forms: which entity to choose?
- Incorporating an Iraqi company step by step
- A foreigner as a partner in an Iraqi company (up to 49%)
- Branch of a foreign company (Regulation No. 2 of 2017)
- The investment licence: Investment Law No. 13 of 2006 as amended
- Kurdistan Region: registration, investment, tax, residency
- Free zones (Law No. 3 of 1998)
We take the initiative
Iraq-UAE Business Council
The institution bridging the visions of leadership in Iraq and the UAE: a strategic platform connecting innovators, investors and decision-makers, and facilitating bilateral trade by removing barriers and providing accurate information.
B2B meetings
Meetings with the Iraqi companies and bodies that fit your project.
Delegations and site visits
Visits to project sites, government bodies and the private sector.
Regulatory guidance
Guidance on registration, licensing, the investment licence and tax.
A bilateral network
Council membership, its sector committees and the chambers federations of both countries.
Council news
Council · 2026-09-21Iraqi-Emirati Business Council Extends Condolences on the Passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
The Iraqi Emirati Business Council extends its sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the leadership, government, and people of the United Arab Emirates, to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and to the esteemed Al Maktoum family on the passing of the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Council · 2026-07-21The head of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce visits the headquarters of the Iraqi-Emirati Business Council
Council · 2026-02-01Iraqi–Emirati Business Council Participates in the 49th Baghdad International Fair (2026)
Iraqi–Emirati Business Council Participates in the 49th Baghdad International Fair (2026)
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