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Chad
Africa
Lucky Nomads World Index
44.26 / 100
Global rank
#229
Corporate tax
30%
Personal tax
60%
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 Index7.8 / 10
- Entry Ease Index2.5 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index2.4 / 10
- WiFi Index3.4 / 10
- Admin Ease Index2.8 / 10
- Healthcare Index3.2 / 10
- City Comfort Index2.2 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.9 / 10
- Banking Index3.1 / 10
- GeoStability Index2.8 / 10
- Justice & Order Index3.2 / 10
- Quality of Life Index4.3 / 10
- Open Society Index3.2 / 10
- Flight Index1.5 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index3.6 / 10
- English Index2.6 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index6.1 / 10
- AI Access Index4.9 / 10
- Economic Openness Index5.0 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.5 / 10
- ClimateShield Index6.8 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- N'Djamena
- Population (approx.)
- 21,560,000
- Area (km²)
- 1,284,000 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- XAF
- Currency name
- Central African CFA franc
- Main airport IATA code
- NDJ
- Airport name
- Hassan Djamous International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $996/month
- Main languages
- French
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Africa
- Web TLD
- .td
- Phone calling code
- +235
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)
- 60%Very highWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide basis for resident companies under the Code Général des Impôts (Loi n°12/PR/2016 of 15 July 2016). Foreign-source income of Chadian-resident entities is taxable in Chad, with foreign tax relief limited to the narrow treaty network plus unilateral credits within CEMAC.
Flat 30 percent corporate income tax rate since the 2024 Finance Law (adopted by the National Transitional Council on 28 December 2023), reduced from the previous 35 percent. Petroleum and mining sectors remain taxed at the pre-reform 35 percent rate or higher under contract-specific terms. A 1.5 percent minimum tax on turnover applies as a creditable advance under the normal regime. Special Economic Zones grant a 10-year full CIT exemption under Ordinance 003/PCMT/2022.
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 (main residence in Chad, 183-day presence test, or main economic resources sourced in Chad under Article 5 CGI). Foreign-source income of residents is taxable in Chad. Non-residents are taxed by way of withholding only on Chad-source income.
Progressive scale from 0 to 60 percent. The 60 percent top marginal rate applies on the highest income bracket of the IRPP scale. Resident individuals are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents face a 25 percent withholding tax on Chad-source income (20 percent for CEMAC residents) covering dividends, interest, royalties and most service fees. No special expatriate or HNWI tax regime exists.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Flat Tax Regime for Micro Enterprises (Régime du Forfait)
AvailableTaxpayers (individuals and entities) in Chad with annual turnover not exceeding XAF 50 million are subject to the flat tax rate regime in lieu of…
National Investment Charter (Regimes A, B and C)
AvailableChad's National Investment Charter offers three approval-based fiscal regimes (A for SMEs and artisanal businesses, B for large enterprises, C for…
Petroleum Production Sharing Contracts and Concessions Regime
AvailablePetroleum operators in Chad operate under either Production Sharing Contracts (CPP) or Concession Agreements signed with the Government under the…
Special Economic Zones (Zones Économiques Spéciales)
AvailableChad's Special Economic Zones regime, introduced by Ordonnance n°003/PCMT/2022 of 28 July 2022, grants approved companies operating in a designated…
Strategic Sectors Reduced Tax Base for New Companies
AvailableNewly incorporated Chadian companies operating in agriculture and livestock, renewable energies, and information and communication technologies…
For individuals
Flat Tax Regime for Micro Enterprises (Régime du Forfait)
AvailableTaxpayers (individuals and entities) in Chad with annual turnover not exceeding XAF 50 million are subject to the flat tax rate regime in lieu of…
You either qualify for Chad'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
Chad lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer sponsored). Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
1 programme listed · 1 is marked available in our editorial review
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Permit and Resident Card
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 Chad.
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 Index7.8 / 10Competitive cost of living
- ClimateShield Index6.8 / 10Moderate climateshield index
- Wealth Protection Index6.1 / 10Moderate wealth protection index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index1.5 / 10
- City Comfort Index2.2 / 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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