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Iraq introduces remote tax assessment for large taxpayers

The Finance Ministry describes an initial rollout covering assessment, payment and electronic records, with other taxpayer categories to follow.

Iraq’s Finance Ministry has announced an electronic assessment channel for large taxpayers at the General Commission for Taxes, according to Iraq Business News on 6 October. The reported functions include remote payment and assessment, digital document retention, and access to returns for compliance and audit teams.

The ministry identifies large taxpayers as the opening phase, with wider coverage planned. Its announcement places the initial change at the assessment and records stage of tax administration; implementation dates for subsequent categories and the system’s supplier were not disclosed in the reviewed report.

Sources

Iraq Business News · John Lee

Source published or updated: 6 Oct 2026 · Sources checked: 6 Oct 2026.

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