Moving to Iran: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Iran: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 0 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
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.
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 |
| Type de climat | cold semi-arid · 8° / 37° (Tehran) |
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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