Iraq tax reform conference date set

Baghdad-INA
On the sixth of next December, the tax reform conference in Iraq will be held under the auspices of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani.
The media committee for the tax reform conference said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “In implementation of the government program to reform the tax system, the tax reform conference in Iraq will be held in Baghdad on the sixth of next December under the auspices of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, and in harmony with the government’s plans to achieve comprehensive development and economic advancement, and to create a transparent and fair tax system that raises the level of administrative performance and workers’ skills, corrects imbalances in the work environment, and reduces the tax burden on taxpayers."

The statement added, "The conference places at the forefront of its objectives, strengthening Iraq's position in international classifications, amending tax legislation that is not friendly to the business environment, facilitating procedures and adopting governance, reconsidering tax and customs policies in light of the market economy, creating investment opportunities, providing job opportunities that generate sustainable income, and spreading Tax culture in a way that is reflected in improving services."

It pointed out that "the conference is attended by many researchers and specialists from state institutions, the private sector, public and private universities, and civil society organizations."

According to the statement, the media committee for the tax reform conference called on “the Iraqi media to participate in this national endeavor and support the conference’s goals in the public interest."