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% |
| Résidence fiscale | dès l'arrivée — Permanent home in Egypt, or >183 days in tax year |
| Voie de résidence typique | 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 |
| Passeport | sans visa ou visa à l'arrivée dans 52 pays |
| Economic growth | +4.4% (2025), forecast 4.5% (2026) |
| Type de climat | hot desert · 19° / 35° (Cairo) |
| Guerre & conflits | tension — No fighting; Gaza border & Red Sea/Houthi spillover; Sinai insurgency contained |
| Tous les risques naturels | 7.4/10 |
| Solidité bancaire | 3/10 · B |
| Protection de la propriété | 3/10 |
| Logements chauds en hiver | 9/10 |
Residence programmes in Egypt
- Residence Permit for Real-Estate Owners (1–3 years) — Investissement CHF 40'000 · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit for Real-Estate Owners (5 years) — Investissement CHF 160'000 · open · 2026-10
- Residence Permit by Foreign-Currency Bank Deposit — Investissement CHF 40'000 · open · 2026-10
- Investor Residence (GAFI) for Company Founders/Shareholders — Investissement 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 — Investissement CHF 240'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Business Investment — Investissement CHF 360'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Donation — Investissement CHF 200'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Bank Deposit — Investissement 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?
dès l'arrivée. 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
Compare with nearby countries
Algeria · Angola · Benin · Botswana · Burkina Faso · Burundi · Cameroon · Central African Rep. · Chad · Congo · Côte d'Ivoire · Dem. Rep. Congo
Information générale uniquement – pas de conseil fiscal, juridique, migratoire, en investissement ou financier, ni de relation client. Chiffres simplifiés, indicatifs et parfois dépassés. Vérifiez toujours auprès de l'autorité officielle et d'un professionnel agréé du pays concerné avant d'agir. Les liens partenaires éventuels sont signalés et peuvent nous rémunérer.