Employer of Record (EOR) in Iraq
Hire in Iraq Without Setting Up a Local Entity
Jawda Business helps international companies employ and manage people in Iraq without building their own local employment infrastructure.
We handle the local employment administration, from onboarding and payroll to employee records and ongoing HR support, while you stay focused on managing your people and operations.
Discuss Your Hiring RequirementsEmployer of Record (EOR) in Iraq
You Manage Your Team. We Handle the Rest.
Build your team in Iraq while Jawda Business manages the local employment administration behind it, giving you a practical way to employ people without building your own local employment infrastructure.
Employment & Onboarding
Local employment documentation and onboarding support to get your employees set up correctly.
Payroll & Social Security
Ongoing payroll administration and support with applicable social security requirements.
Employee Administration
Organized employee records and ongoing administration throughout the employment lifecycle.
HR Support & Offboarding
Local HR support and coordinated offboarding when an employee's assignment or employment comes to an end.
Why Use an EOR
Build Your Iraq Team Without Building the Infrastructure First
Hire Without a Local Entity
Build your team in Iraq without first establishing your own local employment infrastructure.
Reduce Administrative Complexity
Let Jawda Business handle the agreed local employment administration while your team stays focused on the business.
Enter the Market Faster
Put the employment support in place to start building your Iraq workforce without waiting to develop a full internal HR operation.
Scale With Your Workforce
Add employees and expand your team with local support that can adapt as your operations in Iraq develop.
A Simple Four-Step Process
How It Works
01
Tell Us What You Need
Share the roles, locations and expected start dates.
02
We Set Up Employment
Jawda Business coordinates the required local employment administration.
03
Your Team Starts Working
You manage your employees and their day-to-day responsibilities.
04
We Handle the Administration
Jawda Business provides ongoing payroll, documentation and HR support.
Built for Iraq. Not Adapted to Iraq.
Jawda Business has been operating in Iraq since 2005, with teams and operational capabilities in Baghdad, Basra and Erbil.
Our local experience helps international companies navigate the practical employment requirements of both Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Baghdad · Basra · Erbil
One local partner for your workforce in Iraq.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we hire in Iraq without establishing our own entity?
An Employer of Record can provide an employment structure for international companies that need to hire before establishing their own local employment infrastructure. Jawda Business will review your requirements and recommend the appropriate approach.
Who manages our employees?
You manage their work, responsibilities and performance. Jawda Business manages the agreed local employment administration.
Can Jawda Business manage payroll?
Yes. Payroll administration can be included as part of the EOR service.
Can Jawda Business help us recruit?
Yes. Recruitment can be combined with EOR when you also need help finding candidates.
Ready to Build Your Team in Iraq?
Tell us where you're hiring and what you need. We'll help you put the right local employment support in place.
Discuss Your Hiring Requirements