Starting a Business in the Kurdistan Region: A Practical Legal Guide
The Kurdistan Region has one of the more accessible investment environments in the region, if you know how the registration system actually works. Here is what founders should expect.
Divorce in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region: What the Law Actually Says
Divorce in Iraq is governed by the Personal Status Law of 1959, applied through the Personal Status Courts. Here is how the process actually unfolds, and what to prepare for.
Inheritance in Iraq: How Estates Are Divided Under the Personal Status Law
Iraqi inheritance follows fixed statutory shares set out in the Personal Status Law, with limited scope for testamentary variation. Here is how it works and what to do when a family member dies.
Buying and Selling Property in the Kurdistan Region: A Legal Roadmap
Real-estate deals in the KRI move quickly, and the paperwork is unforgiving. Here is how to protect yourself as a buyer or seller, and the checks a lawyer will run before advising you to sign.
Work Permits and Residency for Foreigners in the Kurdistan Region
The Kurdistan Region has its own residency regime, distinct from federal Iraq. For foreign employees, contractors, and investors, understanding how it works is the difference between a smooth posting and a scramble at the border.
Child Custody and Visitation Under Iraqi Law: A Parent's Guide
Custody of children in Iraq follows a rules-based framework grounded in the Personal Status Law but tempered by the best interests of the child. Here is how it works in practice.
Commercial Contract Disputes in Erbil: Options When a Deal Goes Wrong
The best commercial dispute is the one you settle before it reaches court. But when settlement fails, you need a clear-eyed view of your options in the Iraqi and KRI courts, or through arbitration.
Employment Rights of Workers in Iraq: The Essentials
Iraqi labour law protects workers in ways many employers, and employees, do not fully understand. Here are the rights every worker in Iraq or the Kurdistan Region should know.
Debt Recovery in Iraq: Practical Legal Steps to Get Paid
Getting paid what you are owed in Iraq or the KRI is a mix of paperwork and pressure. Here is the practical sequence a lawyer will typically follow to recover a debt.
Foreign Direct Investment in the Kurdistan Region: A Legal Guide
The Kurdistan Region actively courts foreign investment through a modernised legal framework. Understanding the Investment Law and the corporate structures that pair with it is the first step in a successful project.