Moving to Senegal: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Senegal: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 4 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Senegal the top income tax rate is 43%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Senegal from arrival once you take up residence (Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days). The typical route is Carte de résident (self-sufficient): Proof of resources/housing, police record, medical cert; renewable card via DPAF There are 4 open residence programmes in Senegal — see the list below.
Living there
Dakar has a hot semi-arid climate with winter highs around 25.5 °C and summer highs around 31 °C. The economy grew +6% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 4.6% for 2026. Its passport opens about 55 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict; Casamance rebellion largely dormant.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 43% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 30% |
| Residencia fiscal | desde la llegada — Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days |
| Vía de residencia típica | Carte de résident (self-sufficient) — Proof of resources/housing, police record, medical cert; renewable card via DPAF |
| Pasaporte | sin visado o a la llegada a 55 países |
| Economic growth | +6% (2025), forecast 4.6% (2026) |
| Tipo de clima | hot semi-arid · 25.5° / 31° (Dakar) |
| Guerra y conflicto | none — No conflict; Casamance rebellion largely dormant |
| Todos los riesgos naturales | 6.3/10 |
| Solidez bancaria | 3/10 · B |
| Protección de la propiedad | 3.5/10 |
| Viviendas cálidas en invierno | 8.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Senegal
- Foreigner Identity Card – Own Resources (retiree / self-sufficient) — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Foreigner Identity Card – Investor / Self-Employed (APIX company) — Inversión CHF 140 · open · 2026-10
- Foreigner Identity Card – Employment — employment · open · 2026-10
- Family Reunification (CIE for dependants) — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Senegal to become tax resident?
desde la llegada. 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 Senegal?
In Senegal the top income tax rate is 43%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Senegal offer?
Foreigner Identity Card – Own Resources (retiree / self-sufficient); Foreigner Identity Card – Investor / Self-Employed (APIX company) (CHF 140); Foreigner Identity Card – Employment; Family Reunification (CIE for dependants)
What is the usual way to move to Senegal?
Carte de résident (self-sufficient). Proof of resources/housing, police record, medical cert; renewable card via DPAF
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