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General Commission of Taxes, Iraq: official website and filing deadline 2026

Hani · Founder & Tax Data Researcher · ArabTaxCalc
Short answer

The General Commission of Taxes (GCT) collects income tax on individuals and companies, and property tax in Iraq. Its official website is tax.mof.gov.iq. Salary tax is withheld every month, and the salary tax return for 2025 was due on 31 March 2026. We found no confirmed deadline for sole-trader business returns. The Kurdistan Region has its own tax administration.

NameGeneral Commission of Taxes (GCT)
Official websitetax.mof.gov.iq
What it collectsIncome tax on individuals and companies, and property tax
Income tax on salaries3% to 15% after allowances (2.5 million dinars a year for a single person)
Annual deadline for individualsSalary tax is withheld every month, and the salary tax return for 2025 was due on 31 March 2026. We found no confirmed deadline for sole-trader business returns. The Kurdistan Region has its own tax administration
Official phone8156970 / 8156983

Last checked: 9 October 2026. Some of these details come from secondary sources because the authority's site could not be reached or has not published current dates, so confirm them before you rely on them.

Frequently asked questions

What is the official website of the tax authority in Iraq?

The official website is https://tax.mof.gov.iq. Check the domain before you enter any details: some sites imitate tax authorities.

When is the tax return deadline in Iraq?

Salary tax is withheld every month, and the salary tax return for 2025 was due on 31 March 2026. We found no confirmed deadline for sole-trader business returns. The Kurdistan Region has its own tax administration.

How much income tax is charged on salaries in Iraq?

3% to 15% after allowances (2.5 million dinars a year for a single person), with a top rate of 15%. Work out your own take-home pay with the Iraq salary calculator.

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