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Tips and traps
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What are your top tips for fintech players seeking to enter your jurisdiction and what potential sticking points would you highlight?
Iraq

Answer ... Fintechs that provide electronic payment services, online lending and e-commerce services have a high potential of growth and success in Iraq, given the demographics of the Iraqi market (around 60% of the population are under 25).

Before operating in Iraq, fintechs must seek legal advice on any specific registration or authorisation requirements, depending mainly on whether the fintech undertakes a regulated activity such as electronic payment services that requires a licence from the Central Bank of Iraq.

Given the possible need to hire foreign talent, fintechs must carefully consider the specific regulations that apply to foreign workers in Iraq.

For more information about this answer please contact: Lama Abou Ali from Aljad Law
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