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Trade & Investment

Two markets, one set of facts before you commit.

Why each market is worth entering, how entry works in each direction, and the sectors where the Board is concentrating its introductions.

A container ship under way on open water
Aerial view of Baghdad rooftops under a clear skyWhy invest in Iraq
  • Reconstruction and infrastructure programs that need equipment, engineering and project management from abroad.
  • A large, young domestic market with growing demand for healthcare, education, housing and consumer goods.
  • Energy, petrochemicals and power generation that continue to anchor the economy and its capital projects.
  • A national investment law and investment commissions that license and support foreign projects.
The United States Capitol at twilightWhy invest in the United States
  • The world's largest consumer market, with predictable rules for foreign owners and investors.
  • Deep capital markets, property rights and courts that enforce contracts.
  • Universities, research institutions and suppliers that make technology partnerships practical.
  • State and federal programs that help foreign companies set up, hire and expand.

Investment and trade opportunities

Reviewed before they are listed.

Investment and trade opportunities are submitted through the Business Network, reviewed by the Board and listed here with the sector, the country, the type of counterpart sought and a contact route for members. The first listings will appear as submissions are reviewed.

Market entry

The order of operations, in each direction.

Entering Iraq as an American company

  1. 01

    Qualify the opportunity

    Who is the buyer, how is it funded, and what has already been awarded in that sector.

  2. 02

    Choose a route to market

    Direct contracting, a local agent or distributor, a joint venture, or an investment licence.

  3. 03

    Verify the counterpart

    Registration, ownership, references and sanctions screening before any commitment.

  4. 04

    Set the terms

    Payment security, governing law, dispute resolution and local content requirements.

  5. 05

    Comply on both sides

    U.S. export controls and anti-corruption law, Iraqi licensing, tax and labour rules.

Entering the United States as an Iraqi company or investor

  1. 01

    Define the investment

    Real estate, an operating business, a distribution arm or a technology partnership.

  2. 02

    Pick the state and structure

    Entity type, state of formation and the incentives available for the sector.

  3. 03

    Clear the compliance path

    Visas, banking relationships, know-your-customer requirements and any national security review.

  4. 04

    Build the local team

    Counsel, accountants, bankers and an operating partner who knows the market.

  5. 05

    Operate and report

    Federal and state tax, employment law and annual filings.

This is orientation, not legal advice. The Board introduces members to counsel and advisers in both countries.

Priority sectors

Where the introductions concentrate.

  • Energy & Power
  • Infrastructure & Construction
  • Healthcare & Medical Supply
  • Agriculture & Food
  • Technology & Telecommunications
  • Education & Training
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Transport & Logistics
  • Manufacturing & Industry
  • Water & Environment

This list is the Board's working set and will be confirmed when the first sector committees are formed.

Technology and knowledge transfer

Know-how that stays after the contract ends.

Iraq is rebuilding capacity in power, water, healthcare, higher education and digital services. The Board pairs American companies and universities that hold that know-how with Iraqi partners who need it, through licensing, training, joint ventures and applied research agreements.

Partner with AITIB

Build your next U.S. and Iraq partnership.

Whether you are exploring market entry, sourcing, joint ventures or policy-aligned projects, AITIB connects credible counterparts and clarifies the path to action. Share your goals and the team follows up with next steps.

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