Hire in Iraq,
compliantly,
without the complexity.

Iraq combines immense petroleum reserves and energy export revenues with sweeping nationwide infrastructure reconstruction.

Key Economic Sectors

• Petroleum & Petrochemicals: Major supergiant oilfields (Rumaila, West Qurna, Majnoon) and downstream energy.
• Infrastructure & Engineering: Power plants, ports (Grand Faw Port), highways, and housing developments.
• Telecoms & Digital Banking: Expanding 4G/5G mobile networks and digital payment ecosystems.

Regulated by Labour Law No. 37 of 2015.

• National Workforce Quota: At least 50% (and up to 80% in oil & gas) of an enterprise's workforce must be Iraqi citizens.
• Probation Period: Maximum statutory probation is 3 months.

• Standard Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week (8 hours/day).
• Overtime Surcharges: Minimum 150% (1.5× base wage) for daytime overtime; 200% (double time) for night work and on rest days/public holidays.

• Annual Paid Vacation: Minimum 20 working days per year (increases to 30 working days for arduous or hazardous work).
• Public Holidays: 14 official national and religious holidays.
• Maternity Leave: 14 weeks (98 days) fully paid leave provided by the employer and social security.

Personal Income Tax: Progressive brackets from 3% up to 15% on taxable income, remitted to GCT.

• Notice Periods: Minimum 30 days written notice.
• Severance Pay: End of service compensation calculated under Labour Law Article 45.

• Rapid Energy Sector Deployment: Onboard petroleum engineers and logistics coordinators in Basra, Baghdad, or Erbil in days.
• MOLSA & GCT Compliance: Automated management of social security remittances and local payroll tax declarations.
• Work Visa & Security Clearances: EOR assists with Ministry of Interior work visas and residency permits.