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Syria
Middle East
Lucky Nomads World Index
45.08 / 100
Global rank
#228
Corporate tax
28%
Personal tax
22%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index2.7 / 10
- Affordability Index8.8 / 10
- Entry Ease Index2.0 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index6.4 / 10
- WiFi Index4.8 / 10
- Admin Ease Index2.3 / 10
- Healthcare Index6.3 / 10
- City Comfort Index6.0 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index7.4 / 10
- Banking Index1.8 / 10
- GeoStability Index1.0 / 10
- Justice & Order Index2.0 / 10
- Quality of Life Index5.4 / 10
- Open Society Index3.2 / 10
- Flight Index1.0 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index5.1 / 10
- English Index3.3 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index5.7 / 10
- AI Access Index1.0 / 10
- Economic Openness Index2.9 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.6 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.6 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Damascus
- Population (approx.)
- 21,000,000
- Area (km²)
- 185,180 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- SYP
- Currency name
- Syrian pound
- Main airport IATA code
- DAM
- Airport name
- Damascus International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $516/month
- Main languages
- Arabic
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Middle East
- Web TLD
- .sy
- Phone calling code
- +963
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 28%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 22%ModerateWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies are taxed on worldwide income under Income Tax Law 24 of 2003. Foreign branch profits are taxable unless covered by an applicable double taxation treaty. Syria has a limited treaty network of approximately 20 agreements, with no participation exemption regime and no Pillar Two domestic implementation as of May 2026.
Standard 28% rate on commercial and service activities under Income Tax Law 24 of 2003, with industrial and agricultural baselines of 10 to 14%. The Investment Law 18 of 2021 framework, materially expanded by Presidential Decree 114 of 2025, grants tiered exemptions of 50 to 100% over 5 to 10 years to licensed projects in agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, ICT, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy.
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 employment, business and investment income. Tax residence triggers at 183 days of physical presence in a calendar year. No non-dom regime, no remittance basis, no special expat regime exists. Capital gains on personal investments are not separately taxed but income from securities trading is included in business income.
Progressive PIT brackets capped at 22% under Income Tax Law 24 of 2003, applied to employment and business income of residents. No flat-tax option, no impatriate regime, no HNWI lump-sum scheme. Foreign workers and experts employed by Investment Law 18 licensed projects may transfer 100% of net salaries abroad in convertible currency after settlement of due taxes, a Decree 114 of 2025 reform replacing the previous 50% cap.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Investment Law Tax Incentive Regime (Law 18 of 2021 as amended by Decree 114 of 2025)
AvailableCorporate tax incentive regime granted by the Syrian Investment Authority (SIA) under Investment Law 18 of 2021 as substantially amended by…
You either qualify for Syria's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
Check my eligibilityVisa and mobility
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Visa need and length of stay for Syria. Saved on your device.
Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Syria lists several residency and mobility routes across business founder routes. 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
Business founder routes
1 programmeFounder, entrepreneur, or company-linked pathways for people building a business locally.
- Available
Investment Project Residence Permit (Investment Law 18 of 2021 amended by Decree 114 of 2025)
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 Syria.
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 Index8.8 / 10Very affordable cost of living
- ClimateShield Index7.6 / 10Strong climateshield index
- WeatherComfort Index7.4 / 10Comfortable climate year-round
Weakest dimensions
- GeoStability Index1.0 / 10
- AI Access Index1.0 / 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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