Moving to Senegal: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Senegal: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 4 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
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.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 43% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 30% |
| Résidence fiscale | dès l'arrivée — Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days |
| Voie de résidence typique | Carte de résident (self-sufficient) — Proof of resources/housing, police record, medical cert; renewable card via DPAF |
| Type de climat | hot semi-arid · 25.5° / 31° (Dakar) |
Residence programmes in Senegal
- Foreigner Identity Card – Own Resources (retiree / self-sufficient) — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Foreigner Identity Card – Investor / Self-Employed (APIX company) — Investissement 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?
dès l'arrivée. 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
Compare with nearby countries
Algeria · Angola · Benin · Botswana · Burkina Faso · Burundi · Cameroon · Central African Rep. · Chad · Congo · Côte d'Ivoire · Dem. Rep. Congo
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