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Afghanistan
Asia
Lucky Nomads World Index
45.13 / 100
Global rank
=226
Corporate tax
20%
Personal tax
20%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index4.6 / 10
- Affordability Index8.9 / 10
- Entry Ease Index1.8 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index7.0 / 10
- WiFi Index3.9 / 10
- Admin Ease Index2.4 / 10
- Healthcare Index4.3 / 10
- City Comfort Index5.0 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index6.6 / 10
- Banking Index1.8 / 10
- GeoStability Index1.1 / 10
- Justice & Order Index1.8 / 10
- Quality of Life Index3.2 / 10
- Open Society Index1.8 / 10
- Flight Index1.5 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index4.1 / 10
- English Index3.0 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index5.6 / 10
- AI Access Index1.0 / 10
- Economic Openness Index2.9 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.8 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.8 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Kabul
- Population (approx.)
- 41,000,000
- Area (km²)
- 652,230 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- AFN
- Currency name
- Afghan afghani
- Main airport IATA code
- KBL
- Airport name
- Kabul International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $496/month
- Main languages
- Dari, Pashto
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Asia
- Web TLD
- .af
- Phone calling code
- +93
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 20%HighWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 20%ModerateWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide basis with foreign tax credit applied on the principle of reciprocity under Article 22 ITL 2009. Anti-avoidance under Articles 97 and 98 ITL 2009 empowers the Ministry of Finance to restate transactions between connected persons not at arm's length value.
Flat 20% corporate income tax on worldwide income for resident companies under Article 4 of the Income Tax Law 2009, kept in force by the Islamic Emirate without major reform. A 2% Business Receipts Tax applies on gross revenue above annual turnover under Article 64 ITL 2009. Mining royalties under the Minerals Law 2018 add 5% to 10% on gross revenue depending on mineral category.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide basis for residents above the 183-day threshold, with foreign tax credit by reciprocity. Capital gains on business assets taxable as ordinary income. No wealth tax and no modern inheritance tax (Sharia inheritance rules apply to Afghan citizens).
Progressive PIT topping out at 20% on monthly salary above plus an fixed amount. Residents (183-day threshold) taxed on worldwide income. No special expat regime, flat tax, non-dom relief, or HNWI framework exists.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Visa and mobility
Your access
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Afghanistan lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), and student and graduate routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
3 programmes listed · 3 are marked available in our editorial review
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Business Visa (Multi-Entry)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Visa (Employment Visa)
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Student Visa
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Afghanistan.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Affordability Index8.9 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- ClimateShield Index7.8 / 10Strong climateshield index
- Tax Freedom Index7.0 / 10Favorable tax environment
Weakest dimensions
- AI Access Index1.0 / 10
- GeoStability Index1.1 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
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