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Guinea
Africa
Lucky Nomads World Index
50.02 / 100
0.70
Global rank
#217
Corporate tax
25%
Personal tax
40%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index5.9 / 10
- Affordability Index8.0 / 10
- Entry Ease Index2.9 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index4.7 / 10
- WiFi Index3.9 / 10
- Admin Ease Index3.4 / 10
- Healthcare Index4.0 / 10
- City Comfort Index4.0 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.3 / 10
- Banking Index4.3 / 10
- GeoStability Index5.2 / 10
- Justice & Order Index3.7 / 10
- Quality of Life Index4.9 / 10
- Open Society Index3.4 / 10
- Flight Index2.0 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index5.4 / 10
- English Index2.6 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index6.5 / 10
- AI Access Index5.0 / 10
- Economic Openness Index5.3 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.6 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.3 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Conakry
- Population (approx.)
- 15,441,993
- Area (km²)
- 245,857 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- GNF
- Currency name
- Guinean franc
- Main airport IATA code
- CKY
- Airport name
- Conakry International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $884/month
- Main languages
- French
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Africa
- Web TLD
- .gn
- Phone calling code
- +224
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 25%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 40%Very highWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies are taxed on their worldwide income. Foreign-source income of Guinean-incorporated entities is fully taxable in Guinea, subject to limited unilateral foreign tax credit and bilateral conventions where they exist. Mining and petroleum stabilisation conventions can derogate from this principle within negotiated periods.
Standard 25 percent corporate income tax (IS) on resident company profits since the Code Général des Impôts reform applicable on 1 January 2022, reduced from the prior 35 percent rate. Mining sector profits taxed at 30 percent under the 2011/2013 Mining Code. Minimum tax (IMF) of 0.5 percent on turnover applies as advance payment.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Tax residents (permanent home, physical presence over six months, or center of economic activities in Guinea) are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on Guinea-source income. No HNWI, expatriate or non-dom special regime exists.
Progressive personal income tax (RTS) from 0 percent up to to a top marginal rate of 40 percent above of annual taxable salary. Intermediate brackets at 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 percent. The 2022 CGI reform added an 8 percent tier in the lower-mid range and removed the 10 percent standard professional expense deduction. Employee social security contributions add 5 percent (capped).
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Privileged Regime of the 2015 Investment Code
AvailableConcessionary corporate tax and customs regime granted to private investors realising new or expansion projects in eligible sectors, excluding…
Mining Code Fiscal Regime
AvailableSectoral fiscal regime applicable to mining exploration, exploitation and processing in the Republic of Guinea, derogating from the general Code…
Petroleum Code Fiscal Regime
AvailableSectoral fiscal regime applicable to hydrocarbons exploration and production in the Republic of Guinea, derogating from the general Code Général des…
You either qualify for Guinea'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
Guinea lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer sponsored) and family and dependant 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
Work (employer sponsored)
2 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Carte d'expert étranger résident
- Available
Visa long séjour (VLS) et Carte d'étranger résident
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Carte de résident privilégié
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 Guinea.
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 Index8.0 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- ClimateShield Index7.3 / 10Strong climateshield index
- Wealth Protection Index6.5 / 10Moderate wealth protection index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.0 / 10
- English Index2.6 / 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.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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