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Burundi
Africa
Lucky Nomads World Index
48.50 / 100
Global rank
#222
Corporate tax
30%
Personal tax
30%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index5.4 / 10
- Affordability Index8.4 / 10
- Entry Ease Index3.3 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index5.5 / 10
- WiFi Index3.6 / 10
- Admin Ease Index3.4 / 10
- Healthcare Index4.3 / 10
- City Comfort Index2.4 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index6.7 / 10
- Banking Index2.4 / 10
- GeoStability Index3.7 / 10
- Justice & Order Index3.1 / 10
- Quality of Life Index4.1 / 10
- Open Society Index3.2 / 10
- Flight Index1.5 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index5.2 / 10
- English Index2.6 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index6.3 / 10
- AI Access Index5.0 / 10
- Economic Openness Index4.6 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.0 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.5 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Gitega
- Population (approx.)
- 13,000,000
- Area (km²)
- 27,834 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- BIF
- Currency name
- Burundian franc
- Main airport IATA code
- BJM
- Airport name
- Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $700/month
- Main languages
- French
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Africa
- Web TLD
- .bi
- Phone calling code
- +257
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 30%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 30%HighWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide taxation of resident companies under standard residence rules. Non-resident companies are taxed only on Burundi-source income or income attributable to a Burundi permanent establishment. The Free Zone Regime (Loi N°1/015 du 31 juillet 2001) and the Investment Code certified investor framework provide structural exemptions for export-oriented and certified investors.
Flat 30 percent corporate income tax on profits, applied uniformly to resident and non-resident companies under the Income Tax Code (Loi N°1/14 du 24 decembre 2020). A 1 percent minimum turnover tax applies in a loss year. Capital gains on the sale of commercial immovable property are taxed at 15 percent separately. Permanent CIT reduction of 2 to 5 percentage points is available under the Investment Code 2021 conditional on local employment thresholds.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Resident individuals are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on Burundi-source income at a flat 15 percent rate. Burundi has no double taxation agreements in force, and the EAC multilateral DTA approved by Cabinet has not been ratified by the Burundi Parliament as of 2026, leaving cross-border tax planning exposed to full double taxation.
Progressive 0 to 30 percent personal income tax with three brackets under the Income Tax Code (Loi N°1/14 du 24 decembre 2020). Non-residents not attached to a permanent establishment are taxed at a flat 15 percent on Burundi-source income regardless of bracket. The 30 percent top rate applies to higher monthly salaries with the OBR scale subject to annual review.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Burundi Free Zone Regime (Régime de Zone Franche)
AvailableBurundi corporate tax regime granting a specific legal status (entreprise franche) to companies operating in the industrial, commercial, services or…
Burundi Investment Code Certified Investor Regime
AvailableBurundi corporate tax incentive regime for foreign and domestic investors holding a certification of eligibility delivered by the Burundi…
You either qualify for Burundi's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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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
Burundi lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes, work (employer sponsored), and work (self sponsored). 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
Burundi Permanent Resident Visa (Visa de Résident Permanent)
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Burundi Work and Residence Permit
Work (self sponsored)
1 programmeSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Burundi Settlement Visa (Visa d'Établissement, 2 years)
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 Burundi.
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 Index8.4 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- ClimateShield Index7.5 / 10Strong climateshield index
- WeatherComfort Index6.7 / 10Mixed or seasonal climate comfort
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index1.5 / 10
- City Comfort Index2.4 / 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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