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What is the company registry in Iraq?
Ministry of Trade - Iraq Registrar of Companies
Baghdad, Iraq
About Iraq
The Iraq Companies Registry is located in Baghdad and was founded in 1959.
Iraq officially known as the Republic of Iraq is a country in West Asia. The main language of Iraq is Arabic which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as Kurdish and Turkmen spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Iraqi dinar (IQD). The population of Iraq is over 47.02 million.
Iraq Economy
The Real GDP in Iraq is in the region of $572.939 billion with a GDP per capita of $12,700. Iraq economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Iraq are crude petroleum, refined petroleum, petroleum coke, gold, natural gas.
Main Trading Partners of Iraq
The leading export and import partners for Iraq are:
Exports: China 33%, India 28%, USA 8%, Greece 5%, UAE 5%
Imports: UAE 32%, China 20%, Turkey 18%, India 5%, USA 2%
Iraq Certificate of Incorporation
The Iraq Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Iraq Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Iraq company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Iraq register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Iraq customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Iraq Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Iraq the relevant laws are:
Companies Act of 1997
The Public Companies Law No. 22 of 1997
The Law on Financial Investment of 2015
What information is free to view at Iraq Company Registry?
None but a Iraq company extract/profile will include where available:
Iraq Managing Director - المدير المفوض
Iraq Activity - نشاط الشركة
Iraq Registration Number - رقم القید
Iraq Date Of Registration - القید تاريخ
Iraq Mobile Number - الھاتف
Iraq Registered Address - العنوان
Iraq Shareholders - اسماء المساھمین
Do you need to register / sign up at the Iraq Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Iraq register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Iraq
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Iraq.
Types of Companies in Iraq
Businesses in Iraq can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Iraq Public company
Iraq Mixed joint-stock company
Iraq Mixed limited liability company
Iraq Joint-stock company
Iraq Limited liability company
Iraq Partnership
Iraq One-man company
Iraq Simply company
Can you order a Iraq Apostille Certificate?
No, Iraq has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Iraq has not agreed to this Iraq company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Iraq Company Registry?
The Iraq Company Register is in Arabic only.
Iraq Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Iraq has 70 embassies abroad, as well as 16 consulates and three other representations.
Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, hosts 57 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 45 consulates and another three representations located in Iraq.
Iraq Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Iraq. Our local partner is based in Mosul which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Iraq including Tikrit, Ramadi and Baghdad. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Iraq Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Iraq from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Iraq Moody's rating: Caa1 (first obtained in 2017)
Iraq Standard & Poors rating: B- (first obtained in 2015)
Iraq Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Iraq Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Iraq.
Iraq Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Iraq. Our specialist Iraq skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Iraq Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Iraq Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Iraq. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Iraq Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Iraq?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Iraq?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Iraq?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.