Moving to Mauritania: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Mauritania: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 2 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Mauritania the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Mauritania from arrival once you take up residence (Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days). The typical route is None realistic: Residence via work only There are 2 open residence programmes in Mauritania — see the list below.
Living there
Nouakchott has a hot desert climate with winter highs around 29 °C and summer highs around 34.5 °C. The economy grew +4.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 4.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 53 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Stable; Sahel spillover risk on Malian border.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 40% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Tax residence | from arrival — Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days |
| Typical residence route | None realistic — Residence via work only |
| Passport | visa-free or on arrival to 53 countries |
| Economic growth | +4.5% (2025), forecast 4.5% (2026) |
| Climate type | hot desert · 29° / 34.5° (Nouakchott) |
| War & conflict | none — Stable; Sahel spillover risk on Malian border |
| All natural hazards | 7.1/10 |
| Banking strength | 2/10 · NR |
| Property protection | 2/10 |
| Warm homes in winter | 9.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Mauritania
- Work Permit and Residence Card — employment
- Investor Residence (Investment Code / Nouadhibou Free Zone) — entrepreneur
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Mauritania to become tax resident?
from arrival. Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days Francophone (CGI-style) rules; enforcement and treaty network limited
How much tax will I pay in Mauritania?
In Mauritania the top income tax rate is 40%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Mauritania offer?
Work Permit and Residence Card; Investor Residence (Investment Code / Nouadhibou Free Zone)
What is the usual way to move to Mauritania?
None realistic. Residence via work only
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