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another type of product which differs from the product that had previously received an industrial design or model.
Worker's Retirement and Social Pension Organization
All companies must register with the Ministry of Labor Worker's Retirement (WR) and Social Pension Organization (SPO)
before beginning any activities. Companies must deposit funds equal to three months' estimated social security deductions for all
employees. Investors will then be given a receipt voucher from the Ministry certifying the payment as well as there being a social
security number issued to the company.
Generally, this first step requires at least a week. Social Security deductions equal to 17% of an employee's wages shall be paid
quarterly. Employers are responsible for 12%, with the remaining 5% paid by the employee. Payments should be made by
employers to the WR and SPO by certified check. Please visit www.molsa.gov.iq for more information.
Customs Tariff Law No. 22 for the year 2010
The new customs tariff law as ratified by the Iraqi Council of Representatives on 12-1-2010 regulates the percentages of the
customs fees on imported goods according to the rates set forth in the tariff tables of customs duties and agricultural calendar
attached thereto. Iraq's customs system relies upon the Harmonized System-HS coding.
Other related laws
Industrial investment law for private and mixed sectors No. 20 for the year 1998.
Industrial Development Act No. 164 of 1964
Banking Act No. 94 of 2004
Agrarian Reform Law No. 117 of 1970
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