Moving to Eswatini: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Eswatini: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 1 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Eswatini the top income tax rate is 33%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Eswatini you need at least 183 days a year (Ordinarily resident or 183 days; tax largely source-based). The typical route is Residence permit via business/investment: Temporary residence permit via EIPA-registered business or means; discretionary There are 1 open residence programmes in Eswatini — see the list below.
Living there
Mbabane has a subtropical highland climate with winter highs around 19 °C and summer highs around 25 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 33% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — Ordinarily resident or 183 days; tax largely source-based |
| Voie de résidence typique | Residence permit via business/investment — Temporary residence permit via EIPA-registered business or means; discretionary |
| Type de climat | subtropical highland · 19° / 25° (Mbabane) |
Residence programmes in Eswatini
- Residence Permit via Business / Investment — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Eswatini to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. Ordinarily resident or 183 days; tax largely source-based Foreign dividends generally not taxed
How much tax will I pay in Eswatini?
In Eswatini the top income tax rate is 33%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Eswatini offer?
Residence Permit via Business / Investment
What is the usual way to move to Eswatini?
Residence permit via business/investment. Temporary residence permit via EIPA-registered business or means; discretionary
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