Global & Iraq Business Expansion Advisory
Weekly one-to-one advisory for companies and individuals expanding into Iraq and international markets. Strategy, partners, setup and introductions, from someone who has bridged Türkiye, Iraq and Europe for over twenty years.
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Invest in Iraq Today. Be Part of the Development Road Tomorrow.Expokent Kirkuk · market-intelligence campaign
The opportunity
A large, young market is rebuilding while a new trade corridor takes shape. The companies that build partners and presence now will be ready when volumes rise.
Iraq’s 2024 census, the first nationwide count in nearly 40 years.
Source: 2024 census results
One of the youngest populations in the region, with decades of growing demand ahead.
Source: 2024 census results
Demand is concentrated in Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Erbil and Kirkuk, which makes distribution efficient.
Source: 2024 census results
A planned road and rail corridor from the Grand Faw Port in Basra to the Turkish border, backed by Iraq, Türkiye, Qatar and the UAE under an April 2024 memorandum. It links the Gulf to Türkiye and Europe.
Source: Iraq–Europe Development Road
As stated by Iraq’s prime minister in 2025, with a shared USD 30 billion target.
Source: The Peninsula, Aug 2025
Who we serve
Up to 3 company participants per session, at no extra cost.
Same packages, same standard.
What we advise on
Every package draws on all ten. In the onboarding session you pick the two or three that matter most, and the sessions follow your priorities.
A1Sizing, sectors, entry mode, go/no-go
IraqA2Registration, licences, customs, imports
IraqA3Shortlists, introductions, due diligence
Iraq + globalA4Sourcing, logistics, borders, documents
RegionalA5Corridor logistics and investment angles
Iraq + regionalA6Ministries, procurement, stakeholders
IraqA7Market priorities, export readiness, pricing
GlobalA8Fair selection, B2B meetings, follow-up
GlobalA9E-payments, e-government, digital sales
Iraq + globalA10Political, economic and regulatory updates
Iraq + regionalHow an engagement works
20 minutes, free, no commitment.
Package, priorities and start date within 2 working days.
12-month advisory agreement and first payment.
Goals, success measures and your weekly schedule.
One or two 60-minute sessions, written actions after each.
Monthly on 6–12 months; mid-term on 3 months.
Results, final deliverable, and options to renew or upgrade.
The packages
Standard is one 60-minute meeting a week; Intensive is two. Longer terms earn a lower hourly rate.
1 month
المستكشف
Test the idea, get a first look at Iraq or a new market, prepare for a trip or trade show.
$400
GIA-01S
3 months · 5% off
الملّاح
Move from decision to entry: choose the model, find partners, prepare setup.
$1,140
GIA-03S
6 months · 10% off
الشريك
Execute entry and early operations, build pipeline and long-term relationships.
$2,160
GIA-06S
12 months · 15% off
الشريك الاستراتيجي
A standing advisor for a long-term presence in Iraq or several markets.
$4,080
GIA-12S
Prices in USD, excluding VAT. List rate USD 100 per hour; 60-minute sessions; one month counted as four weeks.
| Discount | Off | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Full payment in advance | 3% | 3, 6 or 12 months |
| Renewal or upgrade within the year | 5% | Next package |
| Referral of a new client who signs | 5% | Your next package |
| Chamber members and groups of 3+ | 10% | Any package |
Discounts combine up to 20% off the list price.
| Service | USD |
|---|---|
| Extra advisory hour | 100 / hour |
| Written market snapshot (about 6 hours) | 600 |
| Partner shortlist, up to 10 contacts | 800 |
| Trade mission programme to Iraq | from 1,000 |
| Accompanied meetings in Iraq or Türkiye | 100 / hour + travel |
Add-ons can be ordered with any package, billed at the list rate.
How sessions run
Half of every session goes to your main topic of the week. The bar below is drawn to scale.
Progress on last session’s actions
The week’s priority: evaluating a distributor, preparing a tender, setting prices for Iraq
Iraqi, Turkish and regional developments
Actions, owners and deadlines
Daily insight
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One question and answer for each weekday, from market size and the Development Road to sectors, cities and how to enter safely. Pick a number to read it.
Discuss your market in a free call
Your advisor
An Iraqi international trade professional, entrepreneur, author and political-economic analyst working between Türkiye and Iraq. For more than two decades he has connected international markets with Iraq’s evolving economy, at the meeting point of business development, digital transformation and research on society in the age of AI.
Born in Kirkuk in 1979, educated in media in Sweden, and based professionally in Ankara since 2007. Author of The Twelve Pillars of Digital Social Capitalism and a contributor to Al-Hiwar Al-Mutamaddan on Iraqi reform, universal basic income and digital identity.
Questions
Yes. Fees already paid count toward the longer package, and the longer package’s discount then applies.
Yes. Sessions can be 90 or 120 minutes. The package hours stay the same, so there are fewer, longer meetings.
No. Iraq is the specialist track, but the same packages cover expansion into Türkiye, the Gulf, Europe and other markets.
Yes, up to three participants per session at no extra cost. Larger groups qualify for the group discount.
No. The service provides strategy, introductions and guidance. Outcomes depend on market conditions and your own decisions.
By bank transfer in USD against an invoice. Other methods can be agreed.
The active term starts at your first meeting.
Move a session with 24 hours’ notice.
Carried forward up to 30 days after the term.
Your information stays private; NDA on request.
Next step
Book a free 20-minute discovery call. You receive a recommended package and start date within two working days.