Thinking of contracting?
From early planning advice to emergency payroll for imminent work, Link Global can help you with your work arrangements.
Get in touch with one of our advisors now using the phone number at the top of the page, or use our online form and email services.
Payroll Services for
Iraq Contractors
Employment status in Iraq
Thinking of contracting?
From early planning advice to emergency payroll for imminent work, Link Global Management can help you with your work arrangements.
Get in touch with one of our advisors now using the phone number at the top of the page, or use our online form and email services.
Link Global Management can provide a full range of payroll services in Iraq. The individual will be engaged on our payroll and income is paid in the form of salary, allowances and expenses, the proportion of each part depending on individual circumstances.
Salary, Tax & Social Security
Link Global Management deducts tax and social security at source on a PAYE basis, and payments are made to the relevant authorities on the employee's behalf. The taxable amount may be reduced by offsetting certain business expenses. There are different tax rates and bands according to earnings level and marital/family status.
Link Global Management will discuss your personal circumstances with you and help you to minimise your tax and social security liabilities, within the boundaries of Iraqi legislation.
Tax Returns
Income is managed tax efficiently, not just in Iraq but also in any other country where there may be a liability. A tax return is filed each year in Iraq with advice and assistance from Link Global Management who will also provide help with filing tax returns elsewhere, if required.
Income tax in Iraq
Residents and non residents of Iraq are subject to tax on their income derived from Iraq. In addition, residents and nonresidents of Iraq are subject to tax on income that is realized outside Iraq on income arising from funds and deposits held in Iraq.
Residents may claim personal allowances.
In the Kurdistan region the first IQD 1 million of basic salary is exempt. The amount exceeding IQD 1million is subject to tax at a rate of 5%.
Iraqi nationals are considered residents for tax purposes. In addition, a non-Iraqi national is considered resident for tax purposes if either of the following circumstances exists:
- He or she has Arabic nationality.
- He or she resides in Iraq for a total period of at least six nonconsecutive months or a period of 120 consecutive days in a tax year.
Thinking of contracting in Iraq?
