# How to choose a software company in Iraq: 9 questions before you sign

> To choose a software company in Iraq, ask to see a system running at a real client, confirm you will own the source code, require written support response times, evaluate the quality of the Arabic interface, and insist on a clear scope with payments tied to delivery milestones. These steps prevent most common problems.

Source: https://www.al-arjan.com/en/blog/how-to-choose-software-company-iraq · العربية: https://www.al-arjan.com/ar/blog/how-to-choose-software-company-iraq.md

Author: [AUTHOR_NAME] — 2026-09-01

## Why do so many software projects fail?

Most projects don’t fail on technology but on unclear scope, unwritten expectations and no support after delivery. A project that starts with “we want an app like X” and no scope document usually ends in a dispute over what was agreed.

The questions below are designed to surface those risks early — before the first payment.

## The nine questions

Ask every company you’re considering, and compare the answers in writing:

- Can I see a system running at a previous client and speak to them?
- Who owns the source code after payment, and is it delivered in a repository in my name?
- What are the written response times for critical and normal incidents?
- Is the interface designed for Arabic from the start, or translated later?
- Does the system support dinar, dollar and a daily exchange rate?
- How does the system behave when the internet drops?
- Are payments tied to milestones I can see and test?
- Who will actually work on my project — employees or contractors?
- What happens if I want to move the system to another team in future?

## Red flags

Be wary of a price quoted before any analysis, refusal to hand over source code, proposals that omit the server, admin panel and hosting, and the absence of a written support agreement. These aren’t details; they signal costs you’ll pay later.

## How to compare proposals

Put the proposals in one table: detailed scope, timeline, payments, code ownership, support and hosting. The cheapest proposal that omits support and hosting often becomes the most expensive after a year.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is the cheapest always the worst option?

Not always, but compare scope, support and ownership first; the price gap is usually explained by what the proposal leaves out.

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