Course overview

​This comprehensive payroll course is tailored to equip professionals with essential skills and regulatory understanding under Iraqi and Kurdistan Region laws. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of payroll processing, taxation, allowances, and legal compliance, all crucial for any HR or finance role in the region.

What You’ll Learn

• Accurately calculate salaries and employer remittances

• Apply Social Security and Personal Income Tax regulations

• Handle severances, allowances, and deductions

• Avoid penalties through proper payroll documentation

• Align payroll practices with local labor laws

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Who Should Attend?

• HR and Payroll professionals

• Finance and accounting staff

• Business owners and entrepreneurs

• Anyone pursuing a career in payroll administration

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Course Content

Day 1: Introduction to Payroll & Legal Framework

• Payroll lifecycle overview

• Iraqi/KRI labor laws affecting payroll

• Key roles and responsibilities

• Payroll forms and essential documents

Day 2: Taxation & Social Security Essentials

• Personal Income Tax (PIT) breakdown

• Social Security schemes and contribution rules

• Manual calculation walkthroughs

• Recordkeeping and compliance checkpoints

Day 3: Compensation Strategies & Payroll Scenarios

• Structuring allowances and severances

• Handling deductions and end-of-service pay

• Real-world payroll examples (interactive group work)

• Checklist for monthly payroll processing

Day 4: Recap, Case Studies & Certification

• Consolidated review (group quiz or worksheet)

• Manual payroll case studies (local context)

• Open Q&A and peer discussion

• Issuance of certificates and final feedback

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Payment

Must be made 7 working days before the start of the course. Payment can be made in cash, by bank transfer or through exchange offices.

The time and duration.

• Duration: 4 days

• Time: 17:30 – 20:30 pm

• Refreshments: Included

• Location: Erbil

• Language: English

• Cost: $300

How do I register?

You can register by emailing training@mselect.com with the following details:

• Full Name:

• Position:

• Email Address:

• Phone number:

• Name of the course: