Moving to Iran: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Iran: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 0 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Iran the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Iran you need at least 183 days a year (More than 6 months in Iran). The typical route is None realistic: No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
Living there
Tehran has a cold semi-arid climate with winter highs around 8 °C and summer highs around 37 °C. The economy grew +0.3% in 2025; the IMF forecasts -1% for 2026. Its passport opens about 43 countries without a visa in advance. Security: US-Israel strikes since Feb 2026, fragile truce, US naval blockade; deadly protest crackdown.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — More than 6 months in Iran |
| Voie de résidence typique | None realistic — No residence route for a self-funded foreign family |
| Passeport | sans visa ou visa à l'arrivée dans 43 pays |
| Economic growth | +0.3% (2025), forecast -1% (2026) |
| Type de climat | cold semi-arid · 8° / 37° (Tehran) |
| Guerre & conflits | war — US-Israel strikes since Feb 2026, fragile truce, US naval blockade; deadly protest crackdown |
| Tous les risques naturels | 7.4/10 |
| Solidité bancaire | 1/10 · NR |
| Protection de la propriété | 1.5/10 |
| Logements chauds en hiver | 6.5/10 |
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Iran to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. More than 6 months in Iran Not a practical destination
How much tax will I pay in Iran?
In Iran the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Iran offer?
No open residence programme is listed — usually work, family or study routes.
What is the usual way to move to Iran?
None realistic. No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
Compare with nearby countries
Afghanistan · Armenia · Australia · Azerbaijan · Bangladesh · Bhutan · Cambodia · China · Fiji · Georgia · Hong Kong · India
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