Umzug nach Zimbabwe: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Zimbabwe steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 4 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Zimbabwe the top income tax rate is 41.2%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25.75% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Zimbabwe you need at least 183 days a year (Ordinarily resident / 183 days; tax largely source-based). The typical route is Investor/retired persons residence permit: Investor ≥USD 100k (temporary), USD 1m (PR) via ZIDA; retirees 45+ with foreign income There are 4 open residence programmes in Zimbabwe — see the list below.
Living there
Harare has a subtropical highland climate with winter highs around 21.5 °C and summer highs around 28.5 °C. The economy grew +6% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 4.6% for 2026. Its passport opens about 61 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 41.2% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 10% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 25.75% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — Ordinarily resident / 183 days; tax largely source-based |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Investor/retired persons residence permit — Investor ≥USD 100k (temporary), USD 1m (PR) via ZIDA; retirees 45+ with foreign income |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 61 Länder |
| Economic growth | +6% (2025), forecast 4.6% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | subtropical highland · 21.5° / 28.5° (Harare) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 5.2/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 1/10 · NR |
| Eigentumsschutz | 1.5/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 6/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Zimbabwe
- Investor Residence Permit — Investition CHF 80'000 · open · 2026-10
- Non-Investor Residence Permit (own means) — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Employment Permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- Spouse / Dependant Residence Permit — family · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Zimbabwe to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. Ordinarily resident / 183 days; tax largely source-based Foreign dividends of residents taxed
How much tax will I pay in Zimbabwe?
In Zimbabwe the top income tax rate is 41.2%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25.75% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Zimbabwe offer?
Investor Residence Permit (CHF 80'000); Non-Investor Residence Permit (own means); Temporary Employment Permit; Spouse / Dependant Residence Permit
What is the usual way to move to Zimbabwe?
Investor/retired persons residence permit. Investor ≥USD 100k (temporary), USD 1m (PR) via ZIDA; retirees 45+ with foreign income
Compare with nearby countries
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