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Your gateway to growth between Iraq and Britain

The Iraqi–British Business Council (IBBC) is a member-based organisation dedicated to advancing trade growth, investment opportunities and business expansion between Iraq and the United Kingdom. Formed in Iraq with the approval of the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce, and ratified by the Ministry of Commerce.

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Who we are

The Iraqi–British Business Council is a member-based council working to deepen trade, investment and economic cooperation between Iraq and the United Kingdom. As a business platform shared by both countries, it links the two economies: it brings companies together, helps them form partnerships and supports lasting growth across many sectors.

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IBBCIraqi–British Business Councilمجلس الأعمال العراقي البريطاني

Vision and mission

Our vision

To be the leading platform for trade, investment and lasting partnership between Iraq and the United Kingdom, making Iraq the regional gateway for British business and the United Kingdom the global gateway for Iraqi enterprise.

Our mission

To connect Iraqi and British businesses and give them the means to grow, by creating opportunities, building partnerships, opening markets, easing investment and offering support where it is needed.

Our objectives

The council's work aims at one result: more sales for its member companies, through stronger economic, commercial and investment ties between Iraq and the United Kingdom.

  • Growing members' sales

    We help member companies reach new customers, sell more and widen their commercial presence in Iraq, the United Kingdom and further afield.

  • Introductions that lead to deals

    Company-to-company meetings, trade missions and investment roundtables that bring members face to face with likely partners, clients and investors, and help see deals through.

  • Entering and expanding in new markets

    Market knowledge, contacts and support on the ground that help members enter new markets, get past obstacles and grow beyond their borders.

  • Standing up for members' interests

    We carry the business community's voice to policymakers, government bodies and trade authorities, pressing for a better climate for business and investment.

  • Visibility and networking

    Events, marketing platforms and shared forums that give members a wider presence, strengthen their brands and open new sources of revenue.

  • Knowledge and capacity building

    Business intelligence, training and specialist expertise that support members' lasting growth, innovation and competitiveness.

Grow your sales with the council's support in Iraq and the United Kingdom.