For foreign companies
Your legal partner for entering and operating in Iraq.
Highness of Justice is a Baghdad law firm and legal consultancy. We help create a stable legal environment for local and international investment, with a particular focus on helping foreign companies comply with Iraqi law to the highest professional standards.
- Based in Baghdad, Al-Mansour
- Arabic and English
- Scope, timeline and fees agreed in writing
Who this is for
For companies and investors entering the Iraqi market
Foreign companies
Entering Iraq, opening a branch or operating under Iraqi law.
Investors
Support for investors seeking to enter and operate within the Iraqi market in full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory frameworks.
Branches & representative offices
Registration of foreign branches and representative offices, and completion of registration procedures before the relevant authorities.
Foreign staff & executives
Work visa and residency procedures, work permits, and administrative support for expatriate staff and executives.
The foreign-company track
From registration to day-to-day compliance
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Register the branch
Prepare, legalise and file the branch documents.
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Tax & social security
Open the company's tax and social security files.
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03 / 04
Residency & permits
Residency and work permits for foreign staff.
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Stay compliant
Contracts, labour matters, renewals and filings.
Related practice areas
Services for foreign companies
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Company Formation & Foreign Branch Registration
Establishment and registration of companies of all types under Iraqi law
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Support for Foreign Companies in Iraq
Legal and administrative support for foreign companies operating in Iraq
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Tax & Financial Legal Advisory
Providing legal consultations related to Iraqi tax regulations
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Work Visas & Foreign Personnel Support
Processing work visa and residency procedures
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Labor Law & Human Resources
Drafting employment contracts and internal policies
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Government Relations & Business Compliance
Management of governmental procedures and official transactions
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Sectors
Industries We Serve
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Oil & Gas
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Energy & Renewable Energy
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Construction & Contracting
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General Trade
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Transportation & Logistics
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Technology & Telecommunications
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Healthcare
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Tourism & Hospitality
Why Highness of Justice
Why clients work with us
Rated by our clients on Google
Based in Baghdad
Al-Mansour office, close to the ministries, registries and courts we deal with.
Arabic and English
Advice, documents and correspondence in both languages.
One firm, end to end
Formation, residency, tax, labour and litigation under one roof.
Clear terms
Scope, timeline and fees agreed in writing before work begins.
FAQ
Questions foreign companies ask us
Information on this page is general and is not legal advice.
Can you register a branch or representative office of a foreign company in Iraq?
Yes. We register foreign branches and representative offices, prepare and follow up the legal incorporation documents, and complete the registration procedures before the relevant authorities.
What are the main steps for a foreign company?
Our foreign-company track has four steps: register the branch (prepare, legalise and file the branch documents); open the company's tax and social security files; arrange residency and work permits for foreign staff; and stay compliant with contracts, labour matters, renewals and filings.
Can you handle work permits and residency for our foreign employees?
Yes. We process work visa and residency procedures, obtain work permits and authorizations for foreign employees, and provide administrative support for expatriate staff and executives.
Do you advise on Iraqi tax and social security?
Yes. We provide legal consultations on Iraqi tax regulations, monitor companies' tax obligations, represent companies in tax disputes, and handle social security and employment insurance matters.
Can we work with you in English?
Yes. Advice, documents and correspondence are available in both Arabic and English.
How are scope and fees agreed?
Scope, timeline and fees are agreed in writing before work begins. Each engagement starts with a consultation and a review of your documents, followed by a written proposal.
Let's discuss your next step in Iraq.
Book a consultation, or message us on WhatsApp to tell us about your plans.