Address
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden. WC2H 9JQ, London
Baghdad, Al-Jadriya, near the Babylon Hotel
Work Hours
Sun to Thu: 9AM - 9PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
UVN Iraq
Managing human resources and employment in Iraq requires strict compliance with local labor laws, social security regulations, tax requirements, and employment documentation standards.
UVN Iraq provides Human Resources & Employer of Record (EOR) services in Iraq that enable organizations to hire, manage, and scale teams without establishing a local legal entity, while remaining fully compliant with Iraqi laws and regulations.
We support international and local organizations by acting as the legal employer, managing statutory obligations, and delivering structured HR and workforce administration aligned with Iraqi labor legislation.
Employment operations in Iraq are governed by multiple regulatory frameworks, including labor law, social security legislation, tax regulations, and administrative controls. Improper structuring or non-compliance can expose organizations to legal disputes, financial penalties, and operational disruption.
Our HR & Employer of Record services in Iraq are designed to:
Establish a legally compliant employment structure
Reduce administrative, legal, and employment-related risk
Enable flexibility for project-based and long-term operations
We support workforce setup and recruitment coordination to ensure alignment between client requirements and compliant local employment structures.
Recruitment coordination and candidate liaison
Local workforce sourcing support
Alignment of job roles with compliant employment frameworks
We prepare and manage employment documentation in full compliance with Iraqi labor legislation.
Employment contract preparation and execution
Alignment with Iraqi Labor Law No. 37
Personnel records and documentation management
Structured onboarding ensures employees are legally registered and compliant from day one.
Employee onboarding coordination
Personnel file creation and maintenance
HR administration and compliance tracking
We manage payroll administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant salary processing.
Payroll processing and coordination
Statutory deductions and salary calculations
Payroll records and reporting
Payroll services are delivered in accordance with applicable Iraqi labor and tax regulations.
We coordinate mandatory social security registration and ongoing statutory compliance.
Employee registration with social security authorities
Monthly compliance coordination
Documentation and audit support
Under our Employer of Record (EOR) services in Iraq, UVN Iraq acts as the legal employer, while the client retains full operational supervision of day-to-day activities.
As Employer of Record, we are responsible for:
Legal employment and labor law compliance
Employment contracts and HR administration
Payroll, social security, and statutory obligations
This structure allows organizations to operate in Iraq without establishing a local entity while maintaining full operational control.
We provide continuous HR and employment support throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Contract renewals and amendments
Employment compliance monitoring
HR coordination and workforce advisory
Our Human Resources & Employer of Record services in Iraq follow a strict compliance-driven approach:
Full alignment with Iraqi labor and social security laws
Clear separation between legal employment and operational supervision
Accurate documentation, traceability, and audit readiness
Scalable, sector-neutral employment structures




International companies entering or operating in Iraq
Iraqi organizations requiring structured HR support
Project-based teams and temporary operations
Consulting, technical, and support personnel
Enables compliant hiring without establishing a local legal entity
Reduces legal, tax, and employment risk
Provides operational flexibility and scalability
Applies international HR and EOR best practices adapted to Iraq
UVN Iraq delivers structured, compliant, and dependable Human Resources & Employer of Record services in Iraq, allowing organizations to focus on core operations while we manage employment, payroll, documentation, and workforce compliance.
Contact us today to discuss your HR and EOR requirements in Iraq.

