Moving to Togo: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Togo: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 1 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Togo the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 13% and companies pay 27% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Togo 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 1 open residence programmes in Togo — see the list below.
Living there
Lome has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 27 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 35% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 13% |
| Corporate tax | 27% |
| Tax residence | from arrival — Foyer (home/family) or principal stay in the country, or 183 days |
| Typical residence route | Residence card (self-sufficient / own business) — Visa then residence card; proof of means, housing, police record |
| Climate type | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 27° / 31.5° (Lome) |
Residence programmes in Togo
- Residence Card – Investor / Entrepreneur — entrepreneur · open · 2026-10
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Togo to become tax resident?
from arrival. 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 Togo?
In Togo the top income tax rate is 35%, dividends are taxed at up to 13% and companies pay 27% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Togo offer?
Residence Card – Investor / Entrepreneur
What is the usual way to move to Togo?
Residence card (self-sufficient / own business). Visa then residence card; proof of means, housing, police record
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