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Iraqi brokerage exit needs sell ISX holdings, tax summary, depot termination letter, and USD SWIFT to NRE before India tax residency.
Sell ISX holdings before IQD wire — thin liquidity needs early start
Iraq taxes capital gains on securities disposals — obtain broker annual summary before closing depot.
Ashur Bank Brokerage and Rabee Securities serve ISX custody — plan limit orders 60+ days ahead.
Bank lane: Iraqi bank guide after depot zero.
Iraq brokerage wind-down
| Broker | Tax doc | Step |
|---|---|---|
| Ashur | CG stmt | Sell + close |
| Rabee | Annual cert | Zero holdings |
| ISX | Local stocks | Plan liquidity |
| Linked bank | IQD/USD | Close after depot |
Closure
Sell
Liquidate ISX holdings.
Tax
CG if required.
Convert IQD
USD before SWIFT.
Close depot
Termination letter.
Schedule FA
Last FY foreign asset.
Flow
Iraq brokerage kit
- Trade confirms.
- Tax summary.
- Closure letter.
- SWIFT.
- Passport copy.
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Thin ISX
ISX liquidity is limited — place sell orders early; avoid market orders on illiquid names.
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Schedule FA?
Declare account in last FY you held foreign brokerage.
DTAA?
India-Iraq treaty may reduce double tax — Form 67.
Iran parallel?
Iranian brokerage guide for Tehran depot.
USD wire?
Wire USD to NRE after IQD conversion at bank.
US person?
FBAR + Form 8938 if thresholds met.
Linked bank?
Close IQD account only after depot zero and SWIFT confirmed.
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