Umzug nach Benin: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Benin steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 4 Aufenthaltsprogramme, Anforderungen an die Steueransässigkeit und Klima. Grundlagen verstehen und Aufenthaltswege vergleichen.
Taxes
In Benin the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Benin from arrival once you take up residence (Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days). The typical route is Residence card (self-sufficient / own business): Visa then residence card; proof of means, housing, police record There are 4 open residence programmes in Benin — see the list below.
Living there
Cotonou has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 27.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 15% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 30% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | ab Zuzug — Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | Residence card (self-sufficient / own business) — Visa then residence card; proof of means, housing, police record |
| Klimatyp | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 27.5° / 31.5° (Cotonou) |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Benin
Aktive Programme
- Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree — independentMeans · 2026-10
- Residence Card – Investor / Entrepreneur — entrepreneur · 2026-10
- Nationality by Recognition for Afro-Descendants (Law 2024-31) — ancestry · 2026-10
Portal live since Jul 2025; maintained by new government (2026)
- Residence Card – Employment / Family — employment · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Benin to become tax resident?
ab Zuzug. 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 Benin?
In Benin the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Benin offer?
Residence Card – Self-Sufficient / Retiree; Residence Card – Investor / Entrepreneur; Nationality by Recognition for Afro-Descendants (Law 2024-31); Residence Card – Employment / Family
What is the usual way to move to Benin?
Residence card (self-sufficient / own business). Visa then residence card; proof of means, housing, police record
Compare with nearby countries
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