Moving to Azerbaijan: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Azerbaijan: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 5 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Azerbaijan the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Azerbaijan you need at least 182 days a year (More than 182 days in calendar year). The typical route is Investor temporary residence (≥AZN 500k investment): Investment ≥AZN 500k in Azerbaijani economy for temporary residence; otherwise employment/business There are 5 open residence programmes in Azerbaijan — see the list below.
Living there
Baku has a cold semi-arid climate with winter highs around 7 °C and summer highs around 31 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 20% |
| Skattemessig bosted | etter 182 dager — More than 182 days in calendar year |
| Din vei | Investor temporary residence (≥AZN 500k investment) — Investment ≥AZN 500k in Azerbaijani economy for temporary residence; otherwise employment/business |
| Klimatype | cold semi-arid · 7° / 31° (Baku) |
Residence programmes in Azerbaijan
Active programmes
- Temporary residence permit – investment ≥ AZN 500,000 — Investering CHF 235'000 · 2026-10
- Temporary residence permit – real estate ≥ AZN 100,000 — Investering CHF 47'000 · 2026-10
- Temporary residence permit – bank deposit ≥ AZN 100,000 — Investering CHF 47'000 · 2026-10
- Work permit and temporary residence — employment · 2026-10
- Family-based temporary residence — family · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Azerbaijan to become tax resident?
etter 182 dager. More than 182 days in calendar year Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Azerbaijan?
In Azerbaijan the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 20% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Azerbaijan offer?
Temporary residence permit – investment ≥ AZN 500,000 (CHF 235'000); Temporary residence permit – real estate ≥ AZN 100,000 (CHF 47'000); Temporary residence permit – bank deposit ≥ AZN 100,000 (CHF 47'000); Work permit and temporary residence; Family-based temporary residence
What is the usual way to move to Azerbaijan?
Investor temporary residence (≥AZN 500k investment). Investment ≥AZN 500k in Azerbaijani economy for temporary residence; otherwise employment/business
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