Moving to Yemen: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Yemen: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 1 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Yemen the top income tax rate is 15%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Yemen you need at least 183 days a year (183 days or domicile). The typical route is None realistic: No residence route for a self-funded foreign family There are 1 open residence programmes in Yemen — see the list below.
Living there
Sanaa has a cold desert climate with winter highs around 22.5 °C and summer highs around 29.5 °C. The economy grew -1.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts -1% for 2026. Its passport opens about 35 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Houthis seized Red Sea coast Sep 2026; Saudi-backed counteroffensive & heavy airstrikes.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 15% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 20% |
| Tax residence | after 183 days — 183 days or domicile |
| Typical residence route | None realistic — No residence route for a self-funded foreign family |
| Passport | visa-free or on arrival to 35 countries |
| Economic growth | -1.5% (2025), forecast -1% (2026) |
| Climate type | cold desert · 22.5° / 29.5° (Sanaa) |
| War & conflict | war — Houthis seized Red Sea coast Sep 2026; Saudi-backed counteroffensive & heavy airstrikes |
| All natural hazards | 6.5/10 |
| Banking strength | 0/10 · NR |
| Property protection | 0.5/10 |
| Warm homes in winter | 6/10 |
Residence programmes in Yemen
- No realistic residence route — other
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Yemen to become tax resident?
after 183 days. 183 days or domicile Not a practical destination
How much tax will I pay in Yemen?
In Yemen the top income tax rate is 15%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Yemen offer?
No realistic residence route
What is the usual way to move to Yemen?
None realistic. No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
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