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Procedures Guide

Procedures for Granting Additional Time

Extending the project completion period for justified reasons

Service providerBasrah Investment Commission – Technical Section and One-Stop Shop Department
DurationSubject to review by the Technical Section and certification of the completion percentage
FeesThe Commission charges no fee for this procedure (updated if the instructions so require)
CategoryInformation service

Procedure description

A procedure explaining how an investor obtains additional time to complete a project when it cannot be finished within the prescribed timeline for reasons beyond their control, by submitting a reasoned request to the Commission, which reviews it on the basis of the completion percentage and the grounds for the delay. The procedure aims to keep projects delayed for objective reasons on track.

Target audience: Owners of licensed investment projects under implementation

Conditions and eligibility

  • A valid investment license and an existing project under implementation

  • The delay must be for justified reasons or force majeure beyond the investor's control

  • Submission of evidence supporting the reasons for the delay and the completion percentage achieved

Required Documents

  • A letter requesting additional time to complete the project

  • A copy of the valid investment license

  • A report on the project's current completion percentage, certified by an accredited consultancy office

  • A statement of the justified reasons for the delay, with supporting documents attached

  • A revised timeline for completing the project

  • A letter of authorization in the name of the person dealing with the Commission

Processing steps

1

Submitting the application

The company's authorized representative submits the extension request and its attachments for referral to the Technical Section.

Administrative and Financial Department
2

Technical review

Verifying the completion percentage and assessing the grounds submitted for the delay.

Technical Section
3

Preparing the recommendation

Preparing a memorandum recommending whether or not to grant the additional time.

Technical Section
4

Issuing the decision

Issuing a decision granting additional time under a revised timeline, or taking such action as is necessary regarding the project.

Office of the Commission President

Legal basis

Frequently Asked Questions

When is additional time granted?
Where there are justified reasons beyond the investor's control, supported by documents and accepted by the Commission.
What if the grounds for the delay are not accepted?
The Commission may take the measures prescribed by law regarding projects delayed without justification, up to revocation of the license.
Any official fees or periods for this procedure are determined in accordance with the Commission's instructions in force, and these fields are subject to update.

Working Hours: During official working hours (Sunday – Thursday)

Need help with this procedure?

Contact the One-Stop Shop Department at the Basrah Investment Commission to ask a question or start your transaction.