Moving to Egypt: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Egypt: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 11 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Egypt the top income tax rate is 27.5%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 22.5% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Egypt from arrival once you take up residence (Permanent home in Egypt, or >183 days in tax year). The typical route is Residence via property (USD 200k → 5-yr permit): Registered property ≥USD 200k (5 yrs), 100k (3 yrs), 50k (1 yr); alt. bank-deposit residence; CBI from USD 300k property There are 11 open residence programmes in Egypt — see the list below.
Living there
Cairo has a hot desert climate with winter highs around 19 °C and summer highs around 35 °C. The economy grew +4.4% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 4.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 52 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No fighting; Gaza border & Red Sea/Houthi spillover; Sinai insurgency contained.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 27.5% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 22.5% |
| Φορολογική κατοικία | από την άφιξη — Permanent home in Egypt, or >183 days in tax year |
| Η διαδρομή σας | Residence via property (USD 200k → 5-yr permit) — Registered property ≥USD 200k (5 yrs), 100k (3 yrs), 50k (1 yr); alt. bank-deposit residence; CBI from USD 300k property |
| Διαβατήριο | χωρίς visa ή κατά την άφιξη σε 52 χώρες |
| Economic growth | +4.4% (2025), forecast 4.5% (2026) |
| Τύπος κλίματος | hot desert · 19° / 35° (Cairo) |
| Πόλεμος & συγκρούσεις | tension — No fighting; Gaza border & Red Sea/Houthi spillover; Sinai insurgency contained |
| Όλοι οι φυσικοί κίνδυνοι | 7.4/10 |
| Ισχύς τραπεζών | 3/10 · B |
| Προστασία ιδιοκτησίας | 3/10 |
| Ζεστά σπίτια τον χειμώνα | 9/10 |
Residence programmes in Egypt
- Residence Permit for Real-Estate Owners (1–3 years) — Επένδυση CHF 40'000 · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit for Real-Estate Owners (5 years) — Επένδυση CHF 160'000 · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit by Foreign-Currency Bank Deposit — Επένδυση CHF 40'000 · open · 2026-10
- Investor Residence (GAFI) for Company Founders/Shareholders — Επένδυση CHF 28'000 · open · 2026-10
- Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visa with Tourist Residence Card — other · open · 2026-10
- Work Residence Permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Residence Permit — family · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Real Estate — Επένδυση CHF 240'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Business Investment — Επένδυση CHF 360'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Donation — Επένδυση CHF 200'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Bank Deposit — Επένδυση CHF 400'000 · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Egypt to become tax resident?
από την άφιξη. Permanent home in Egypt, or >183 days in tax year Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Egypt?
In Egypt the top income tax rate is 27.5%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 22.5% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Egypt offer?
Residence Permit for Real-Estate Owners (1–3 years) (CHF 40'000); Residence Permit for Real-Estate Owners (5 years) (CHF 160'000); Residence Permit by Foreign-Currency Bank Deposit (CHF 40'000); Investor Residence (GAFI) for Company Founders/Shareholders (CHF 28'000); Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visa with Tourist Residence Card
What is the usual way to move to Egypt?
Residence via property (USD 200k → 5-yr permit). Registered property ≥USD 200k (5 yrs), 100k (3 yrs), 50k (1 yr); alt. bank-deposit residence; CBI from USD 300k property
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