Moving to Egypt: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Egypt: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 11 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Egypt the top income tax rate is 27.5%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 22.5% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Egypt from arrival once you take up residence (Permanent home in Egypt, or >183 days in tax year). The typical route is Residence via property (USD 200k → 5-yr permit): Registered property ≥USD 200k (5 yrs), 100k (3 yrs), 50k (1 yr); alt. bank-deposit residence; CBI from USD 300k property There are 11 open residence programmes in Egypt — see the list below.
Living there
Cairo has a hot desert climate with winter highs around 19 °C and summer highs around 35 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 27.5% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 22.5% |
| Résidence fiscale | dès l'arrivée — Permanent home in Egypt, or >183 days in tax year |
| Voie de résidence typique | Residence via property (USD 200k → 5-yr permit) — Registered property ≥USD 200k (5 yrs), 100k (3 yrs), 50k (1 yr); alt. bank-deposit residence; CBI from USD 300k property |
| Type de climat | hot desert · 19° / 35° (Cairo) |
Residence programmes in Egypt
Active programmes
- Residence Permit for Real-Estate Owners (1–3 years) — Investissement CHF 40'000 · 2026-10
Thresholds not published by MoI; quoted by lawyers. Only ~7% of properties registered.
- Residence Permit for Real-Estate Owners (5 years) — Investissement CHF 160'000 · 2026-10
No permanent residence exists; re-entry visa advisable when travelling.
- Residence Permit by Foreign-Currency Bank Deposit — Investissement CHF 40'000 · 2026-10
Tiers reported by advisers (Decree 876/2023); MoI does not publish the schedule.
- Investor Residence (GAFI) for Company Founders/Shareholders — Investissement CHF 28'000 · 2026-10
Investment Law amended 2023 (Law 160) and regulations 2024 (Decree 1203).
- Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visa with Tourist Residence Card — other · 2026-10
No digital-nomad visa exists in Egypt as of Oct 2026; this is the de-facto long-stay option.
- Work Residence Permit — employment · 2026-10
- Family Residence Permit — family · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Real Estate — Investissement CHF 240'000 · 2026-10
Only 36 grants in 2025; in-person verification introduced 2025. Eligibility of private projects varies — verify.
- Citizenship by Investment – Business Investment — Investissement CHF 360'000 · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Donation — Investissement CHF 200'000 · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment – Bank Deposit — Investissement CHF 400'000 · 2026-10
Refund in EGP after 3 yrs — significant devaluation risk.
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Egypt to become tax resident?
dès l'arrivée. Permanent home in Egypt, or >183 days in tax year Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Egypt?
In Egypt the top income tax rate is 27.5%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 22.5% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Egypt offer?
Residence Permit for Real-Estate Owners (1–3 years) (CHF 40'000); Residence Permit for Real-Estate Owners (5 years) (CHF 160'000); Residence Permit by Foreign-Currency Bank Deposit (CHF 40'000); Investor Residence (GAFI) for Company Founders/Shareholders (CHF 28'000); Five-Year Multiple-Entry Visa with Tourist Residence Card
What is the usual way to move to Egypt?
Residence via property (USD 200k → 5-yr permit). Registered property ≥USD 200k (5 yrs), 100k (3 yrs), 50k (1 yr); alt. bank-deposit residence; CBI from USD 300k property
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