Iraqi Ministry of Finance

What Iraqi Ministry of Finance does

The Iraqi Ministry of Finance (وزارة المالية) is the government body responsible for formulating and implementing Iraq's fiscal policy, including federal budget formulation and execution, public debt management, tax collection, customs administration, and pension management. It serves Iraqi citizens, all government ministries and spending units, the Central Bank of Iraq, and coordinates with international financial institutions including the IMF, World Bank, and Paris Club. The Ministry exercises direct supervisory control over 6 state-owned banks (Al-Rafidain, Rasheed, Agricultural, Industrial, Real Estate, Al-Nahrain Islamic), 3 insurance companies (Iraqi Insurance, National Insurance, Iraqi Reinsurance), and multiple regulatory authorities (General Tax Authority, General Customs Authority, Public Pension Authority, Insurance Diwan, General Authority for Free Zones).

The Ministry operates an Oracle-based financial systems suite including cash financing, accounts consolidation, DFI management, and allocations systems, alongside RTGS and ACH payment infrastructure coordinated with the Central Bank of Iraq. Its digital portfolio includes the Open Budget System (OBS) transparency portal with Power BI dashboards, the Unified Accounting Manual, a decentralized government accounting system, an electronic government mail system, GPS-tracked armored currency transport vehicles, and an AI-powered AML monitoring system deployed across Al-Rafidain Bank branches integrated with the GOAML platform. Subsidiaries have additionally deployed POS terminals, electronic collection systems, QR code document archiving, and internet banking (OBDX) following COBIT 2019 standards.

As a government entity, the Ministry does not operate on commercial pricing. Its services are funded through the federal budget, with fees for specific services (customs duties, document authentication, etc.) set by law. Distribution is through Baghdad headquarters, 15 provincial treasury directorates, the government electronic services portal (ur.gov.iq), and the nationwide branch networks of its state-owned banks and insurance companies.

Name

Iraqi Ministry of Finance

Legal name

Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Iraq (وزارة المالية)

Website

https://mof.gov.iq

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

The Iraqi Ministry of Finance is Iraq's sovereign fiscal authority, managing federal budget execution, tax collection, customs administration, and public debt. It oversees 6 state-owned banks, 3 insurance companies, and multiple regulatory authorities, serving all government ministries and Iraqi citizens through Oracle-based financial systems and a nationwide treasury network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Financial Management

NAICS

Public Finance Activities (921130), Public Finance Activities (92113)

SIC

Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Budgeting & Fiscal Planning (BPAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Treasury & Cash Management (BPAIAEAB), Public Debt Management (BPAIAEAC), Government Accounting & Financial Reporting (BPAIAEAD), State/Provincial Taxation & Revenue Administration (BPAIABAD)

Keywords

• Government finance
• Public budgeting
• Fiscal policy
• Treasury operations
• Public debt management

Headquarters

HQ city

Baghdad

HQ country

Iraq

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Oil Revenues: Primary source of government revenue from oil exports managed through the Central Bank of Iraq and SOMO (State Oil Marketing Organization)
2. Customs Duties: Revenue collected by the General Customs Authority from import/export duties
3. Tax Revenue: Income tax, corporate tax, and other taxes collected by the General Tax Authority
4. Non-Oil Revenues: Various government fees, charges, and non-oil income sources
5. Public Debt Financing: Domestic and external borrowing through bond issuance, treasury bills, and international loans to fund budget deficits

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Iraqi Ministry of Finance formulates and executes the federal budget, manages public debt and treasury operations, regulates the banking and insurance sectors, administers tax and customs policy, and oversees government accounting and procurement. It operates customer-facing services including internet banking for state-owned banks, electronic loan applications for citizens, currency transport, and public budget transparency portals.

Product overview

The Iraqi Ministry of Finance operates a portfolio of interconnected digital platforms and financial services. The core offerings include the Open Budget System (OBS) for federal budget transparency, the Unified Accounting Manual for standardized governmental accounting, Citizen Budget for public communication, Research and Studies publications, and the Tenders portal. Underlying these are specialized banking services (Al Rafidain Bank, Rasheed Bank), insurance services (Iraqi Insurance Company), currency transport (Iraqi Banking Services Company), real estate financing (Real Estate Bank), and agricultural/industrial lending. Key digital infrastructure includes electronic payment systems (POS, electronic collection), AML monitoring, internet banking (OBDX), GPS-tracked currency transport, government mail systems, and budget reporting through Power BI. The Ministry's banks have also deployed comprehensive banking systems following COBIT 2019 standards and electronic loan platforms through the national government services portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Open Budget System (OBS) Public-facing budget transparency platform that publishes Iraq's federal budget data for citizens, researchers, and oversight bodies.
• Unified Accounting Manual Standardized government accounting reference published and maintained by the Ministry to govern financial procedures across Iraqi federal departments and spending units.

Quantifiable outcome

• 141% implementation rate of Iraqi Dinar annual plan by subsidiary banking services company
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• K2 Integrity (USA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year professional partnership agreement signed under Cabinet Resolution 23274/2023 with K2 Integrity in Washington to develop financial integrity, governance, and compliance systems, enhancing Al-Rafidain Bank's position in the international financial system.
• Hogan Lovells (UK)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContract initiated with British law firm Hogan Lovells to review and update the bank's internal legal framework in accordance with international best practices.
• Central Bank of IraqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination on public debt management, currency operations, RTGS payments, and financial policy implementation.
• Joint Committees with 30 CountriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerActivated joint committees with 30 Arab and non-Arab countries (Jordan, Syria, Oman, Lebanon, Mauritania, Sudan, Yemen, Iran, Turkey, Bulgaria, Ukraine, China, Russia, Belarus, France, New Zealand, Germany, Vietnam, Korea, Senegal, Poland, Philippines, Austria, Italy, Morocco, etc.) for economic, commercial, and financial cooperation.
• Bilateral Tax Agreements Partners (5 countries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTax avoidance agreements with Jordan, Oman, Czech Republic, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the Arab Economic Unity Council, coordinated with the General Tax Authority.
• Free Trade Agreement Partners (3 countries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustoms and free trade agreements with Jordan, Syria, and Iran.
• SCOR (France)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international reinsurance partnerships with French company SCOR, Swiss Re, and Munich Re for reinsurance coverage of Iraqi Insurance Company's policies.
• Swiss RemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational reinsurance partnership providing coverage capacity for Iraqi insurance operations.
• Munich RemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational reinsurance partnership providing coverage capacity for Iraqi insurance operations.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• United Arab Emirates Ministry of Finance: UAE federal Ministry of Finance responsible for public budget, treasury, taxation (including VAT), and financial policy. Comparable mandate over federal budget execution and tax authority oversight, serving as a benchmark for digital transformation.
• Saudi Arabia Ministry of Finance: Sovereign Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia performing identical functions: federal budget formulation and execution, public debt management, treasury operations, and tax policy. Comparable scale and regional GCC context make it the closest structural peer.
• Bahrain Ministry of Finance and National Economy: Bahraini Ministry of Finance and National Economy manages federal budget, taxation (VAT), public debt, and financial sector oversight for a smaller Gulf economy. Faces similar diversification pressures away from hydrocarbons.
• Kuwait Ministry of Finance: Kuwait's Ministry of Finance manages federal budget, public debt, treasury, and tax administration for a similarly oil-dependent Gulf economy. Faces comparable fiscal challenges around hydrocarbon revenue volatility and public sector salary obligations.
• Qatar Ministry of Finance: Qatar's Ministry of Finance manages the state budget, public debt, and tax policy for a hydrocarbon-driven Gulf economy. Shared regulatory mandates around sovereign wealth management and free zones create overlap with the Iraqi Ministry's functions.
• Egypt Ministry of Finance: Egyptian Ministry of Finance handles federal budget, taxation, customs, treasury, and sovereign debt. Both countries share IMF program participation, large public-sector wage bills, and ongoing debt-restructuring negotiations.
• Turkey Ministry of Treasury and Finance: Turkey's combined Treasury and Finance Ministry performs budget execution, debt management, banking regulation, and tax administration for a larger but similarly emerging-market economy. Comparable mandate breadth and regional significance.
• Oman Ministry of Finance: Oman's Ministry of Finance handles federal budget, taxation, public debt, and treasury operations. Shares similar fiscal reform priorities including VAT introduction, debt management modernization, and subsidy reform programs.
• Jordan Ministry of Finance: Jordanian Ministry of Finance handles federal budget, taxation, customs, and public debt management for a smaller but similarly aid- and remittance-dependent economy. Geographic proximity and trade agreement (Iraq-Jordan customs pact) make it a natural peer.
• Iran Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance: Iran's economic and finance ministry oversees budget, taxation, customs, and treasury for a sanctioned oil-export economy. Despite geopolitical differences, both face comparable structural challenges around sanctions exposure and non-oil revenue mobilization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MofIraq
• Facebookfacebook.com/mof.gov.iq
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ministry-of-finance-iraq

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries25 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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