Moving to Sudan: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Sudan: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 0 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Sudan the top income tax rate is 15%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 35% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Sudan from arrival once you take up residence (Domicile/home in Sudan, or 183 days). The typical route is None realistic: Not applicable
Living there
Khartoum has a hot desert climate with winter highs around 31 °C and summer highs around 41.5 °C. The economy grew -0.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 9% for 2026. Its passport opens about 40 countries without a visa in advance. Security: SAF-RSF civil war since 2023; El Obeid under drone attack; famine.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 15% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 15% |
| Corporate tax | 35% |
| Residencia fiscal | desde la llegada — Domicile/home in Sudan, or 183 days |
| Vía de residencia típica | None realistic — Not applicable |
| Pasaporte | sin visado o a la llegada a 40 países |
| Economic growth | -0.5% (2025), forecast 9% (2026) |
| Tipo de clima | hot desert · 31° / 41.5° (Khartoum) |
| Guerra y conflicto | war — SAF-RSF civil war since 2023; El Obeid under drone attack; famine |
| Todos los riesgos naturales | 6.7/10 |
| Solidez bancaria | 0/10 · NR |
| Protección de la propiedad | 0.5/10 |
| Viviendas cálidas en invierno | 7/10 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Sudan to become tax resident?
desde la llegada. Domicile/home in Sudan, or 183 days Not a practical destination
How much tax will I pay in Sudan?
In Sudan the top income tax rate is 15%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 35% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Sudan offer?
No open residence programme is listed — usually work, family or study routes.
What is the usual way to move to Sudan?
None realistic. Not applicable
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