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About our firmHarko Legal is a corporate law firm based in Erbil, Iraq, serving local businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and international companies operating in or entering the Iraqi market
We provide legal advisory, corporate services, legal procedures, commercial support, representation, and practical assistance with the processes businesses face throughout their operations
From helping a local business establish and structure its operations, to supporting an international company seeking a presence in Iraq or Kurdistan
“Legal services should not exist separately from business They should help businesses start, operate, protect, and grow.”
To become a trusted legal and corporate partner for businesses operating in Iraq and Kurdistan: helping local businesses operate with stronger legal foundations, helping international businesses enter Iraq with greater confidence, and creating a professional bridge between the two
The Iraqi market is becoming increasingly connected to regional and international business New companies are being established, international brands are entering the market, and investments are expanding Harko Legal wants to be part of that evolution: not simply as a law firm, but as a trusted legal and business partner
Whether we are working with a local business or an international company, we follow one standard from first conversation to finished work
Making legal procedures easier to navigate, from formation to disputes
A local legal partner for entering and operating in Iraq and Kurdistan
The legal and procedural foundations from opportunity to operation
Five steps that take you from the first conversation to a finished process, with support that continues after the work is done
We begin by understanding the client's business, objective, and circumstances
We explain the legal position, available options, requirements, and potential risks
We identify the appropriate legal and procedural path
We handle the necessary documentation, procedures, coordination, and representation
We remain available as the client's business evolves
A business does not need a legal partner who only provides an answer It needs a partner who understands what happens after the answer
Consistency, responsibility, and clear communication
Matters and risks explained without unnecessary complexity
Business moves quickly Legal support keeps pace
Not just opinions Helping clients move forward
Legal matters seen within your wider commercial goals
We understand business because we operate around it Our exposure across sectors gives us a practical perspective beyond the legal document itself
Workforce-heavy service businesses need solid employment contracts, licensing and client agreements
Staffing, service contracts and compliance for businesses that work on client sites
Licensing, supplier agreements and customer disputes in a hands-on trade
Projects that combine permits, property and long-term commercial contracts
Fast-moving companies that need clean structures, confidentiality and well-drafted service contracts
Advisory firms that need clear service terms, confidentiality and well-structured partnerships
Facilities, workforce and supply chains, each with its own legal requirements
Registration, governance and staff contracts for organisations working in Iraq and Kurdistan
Client contracts, campaign agreements and content rights for marketing and creative work
Bringing a brand into Iraq: licensed presence, local partners and franchise terms
Starting, operating, growing, or entering Iraq? Start with a conversation
