Iraqi Official Gazette: Legal Enforceability of Laws in Iraq

Iraqi Official Gazette: Legal Enforceability of Laws in Iraq The Iraqi Official Gazette (Al-Waqa’i Al-Iraqiya) is the sole official publication for laws, regulations, instructions, and decisions in Iraq. As a matter of law, no legislation is legally enforceable unless it is published in the Gazette. For companies and investors, the publication date determines the effective date of legal obligations, compliance deadlines, and penalties. Courts, government authorities, and regulators rely exclusively on the Gazette as the authoritative legal reference. Monitoring the Iraqi Official Gazette is therefore essential for businesses operating in Iraq to ensure regulatory compliance and avoid legal exposure.