openaccountants Iraq Tax Compliance Skill v2.0
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Section 1 -- Quick reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Iraq |
| VAT/GST status | NOT IMPLEMENTED |
| Specific sales taxes | Alcohol 300%, tobacco 300%, mobile/internet 20%, travel 15%, cars 15%, hotels 10%, telecom 5% |
| Corporate income tax | 15% standard |
| Personal income tax | Progressive 3%-15% |
| Authority | General Commission for Taxes (GCT), Ministry of Finance |
| Filing portal | No centralized electronic portal (paper filing) |
| Currency | IQD (Iraqi Dinar) |
| Primary legislation | Income Tax Law No. 113 of 1982 (as amended) |
| Contributor | Open Accounting Skills Registry |
| Validated by | Pending |
| Last research update | April 2026 |
Section 2 -- Required inputs and refusal catalogue
Minimum viable -- bank statement or transaction list. Acceptable from Rasheed Bank, Rafidain Bank, Trade Bank of Iraq, or any Iraqi bank.
Refusal catalogue:
R-IQ-1 -- Oil sector. Message: "Oil sector taxation is T3. Escalate."
R-IQ-2 -- Kurdistan Region. Message: "KRI has separate tax administration. Escalate for dual-filing obligations."
Section 3 -- Supplier pattern library
3.1 Iraqi banks
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RASHEED BANK | EXCLUDE | Financial transaction |
| RAFIDAIN BANK | EXCLUDE | Same |
| TRADE BANK OF IRAQ, TBI | EXCLUDE | Same |
| INTEREST, LOAN | EXCLUDE | Out of scope |
3.2 Government
| Pattern | Treatment | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GCT, GENERAL COMMISSION FOR TAXES | EXCLUDE | Tax payment |
| CUSTOMS | EXCLUDE | Customs duty |
| SOCIAL SECURITY | EXCLUDE | Social insurance |
Section 4 -- Worked examples
Example 1 -- Client asks about Iraq VAT
Input: "What is the VAT rate in Iraq?"
Resolution: Iraq does not have VAT. No broad-based consumption tax exists. Specific sales taxes apply to enumerated products only.
Example 2 -- Alcohol import
Importer brings alcohol into Iraq. 300% sales tax at customs plus customs duties. No input credit mechanism. Tax is a direct cost.
Section 5 -- Classification rules
5.1 No VAT system
Iraq has no VAT registration, filing, collection, or invoicing requirements.
5.2 Specific sales taxes
These are excise-type levies on enumerated goods only. No input credit. No staged collection. No registration system.
| Product | Rate |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 300% |
| Tobacco | 300% |
| Mobile/internet | 20% |
| Travel tickets | 15% |
| Cars | 15% |
| Hotels/restaurants (deluxe) | 10% |
| Telecom services | 5% |
5.3 Corporate income tax
15% flat on net profits from Iraqi-source income. Oil/gas: 35%. Agricultural income: exempt.
Section 6 -- Return form structure
No VAT return exists. CIT return filed annually by 31 May, paper-based at GCT offices. Financial statements in Arabic must accompany.
Section 7 -- No reverse charge
No VAT system means no reverse charge mechanism exists.
Section 8 -- No input deductibility
No input credit system for sales taxes. Tax on alcohol/tobacco is embedded cost.
Section 9 -- Filing, deadlines, and penalties
| Obligation | Deadline |
|---|---|
| CIT return | 31 May following year-end |
| Books/records | Arabic language required |
Social security: employer 12% + employee 5% = 17%.
Section 10 -- Edge cases, test suite, and escalation
Edge cases
EC1 -- VAT question. Iraq has no VAT.
EC2 -- Alcohol import. 300% sales tax at customs. No credit.
EC3 -- E-commerce/digital. No VAT/sales tax on digital services. CIT if PE exists (escalate PE).
EC4 -- Kurdistan Region. Dual filing may be needed. Escalate.
EC5 -- Agricultural income. Exempt from income tax.
Test suite
Test 1 -- VAT question. Expected: "Iraq does not have VAT."
Test 2 -- CIT. IQD 100M profit. Expected: CIT IQD 15M (15%). File by 31 May.
Test 3 -- Alcohol. IQD 1M cost. Expected: 300% sales tax embedded. No credit.
Test 4 -- Agriculture. IQD 50M farming income. Expected: exempt.
Test 5 -- Foreign contractor. IQD 500M government contract. Expected: CIT 15%. WHT at source.
Escalation protocol
REVIEWER FLAG / ESCALATION REQUIRED
[Standard format]
Prohibitions
- NEVER state Iraq has VAT -- it does not
- NEVER apply VAT calculations to Iraq
- NEVER apply input credits to specific sales taxes
- NEVER assume federal rules apply in Kurdistan Region
- NEVER file without Arabic documentation
- NEVER compute numbers -- engine handles arithmetic
Disclaimer
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