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Membership

Why companies join the council, what membership offers, and how to apply.

Why join

The council works as an extension of your own business development team. It widens your reach with strategic support, market insight and well-chosen introductions, and gives you hands-on help to deal with obstacles and take up opportunities with confidence. Our team follows up on your behalf, helps cut through red tape, opens doors, connects you with the right partners and points you to commercial openings, so you can move faster and grow stronger. Every member receives dedicated support suited to its needs.

  1. Trade growth

    We open the way to rewarding markets and investment opportunities in Iraq, the United Kingdom and the wider region. Through matchmaking, in-depth market intelligence, support for entering a market and practical guidance, we help companies of every size build partnerships they can rely on, get through regulatory and commercial hurdles, and grow faster.

  2. Investment opportunities

    We put members in touch with carefully checked, high-value projects and arrange direct meetings with the people behind them. We also look out for startups and companies that need capital, so investors see promising ideas early, and we work to draw regional and international funds to the opportunities in both countries.

  3. Sector committees

    Sit alongside industry leaders and experts in committees that follow what is happening in their fields. Each committee is led by specialists from member companies, partner institutions and the public sector, to share knowledge and coordinate action in these fast-growing sectors.

    • ICT and digital services
    • Education and skills
    • Tourism and creative industries
    • Advanced manufacturing and logistics
    • Pharmaceuticals and life sciences

  4. Events and networking

    Our events are where contacts become partners. From executive forums and themed roundtables to trade missions, we bring decision-makers, innovators and people of influence together to start collaborations and move business forward.

Membership benefits

What membership gives every company in the council's network.

  • Access

    Introductions, market briefings and council events set aside for members.

  • Visibility

    A place for your company on the council's channels and at its events, before Iraqi and British business audiences.

  • Advocacy

    A council with official standing in Iraq that takes your concerns to the relevant authorities.

  • Networking

    Meetings that bring you together with decision-makers and with peers from both business communities.

Membership tiers

Three tiers, each building on the one before. Choose the one that suits your company and apply; every application is subject to the council's approval.

  • Bronze

    The essentials: presence and connections within the Iraqi–British business community.

    • Networking opportunities
    • Business-to-business introductions
    • An entry in the council's member directory
    • Help with business visas
    • Member discounts and special offers
    • Priority invitations to high-level events and roundtables
    • Arranged meetings with government and the public sector
    • Membership of a sector committee
    Apply for Bronze membership

  • Silver

    More business development, a bigger profile and greater influence.

    Everything in Bronze, plus

    • Leadership roles in sector committees
    • Core market briefings
    • Business development support
    • A presence on the council's channels
    Apply for Silver membership

  • Gold

    The most personal attention, support and representation.

    Everything in Silver, plus

    • Market insight tailored to your company
    • A prominent presence on the council's channels
    • A voice in the council's advocacy and policy work
    • Personal guidance and assistance
    • Close follow-up on leads and partnerships
    • Support with government relations and lobbying
    Apply for Gold membership