2020-08-11
The Iraqi Private Banks League and the Central Bank of Iraq issued this 2020 handbook to equip youth and entrepreneurs with essential financial and banking knowledge for establishing and sustaining small businesses. It mandates the adoption of sound corporate governance, accurate economic feasibility studies, and structured financial planning to optimize capital allocation, secure appropriate financing, and mitigate liquidity risks. Furthermore, it requires business owners to maintain transparent financial statements, comply with tax obligations, and implement fraud prevention measures to ensure long-term operational viability in the Iraqi market.