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Togo
Africa
Lucky Nomads World Index
56.27 / 100
Global rank
#186
Corporate tax
27%
Personal tax
35%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index5.8 / 10
- Affordability Index8.0 / 10
- Entry Ease Index4.6 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index5.1 / 10
- WiFi Index5.5 / 10
- Admin Ease Index4.4 / 10
- Healthcare Index4.5 / 10
- City Comfort Index4.3 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.8 / 10
- Banking Index5.4 / 10
- GeoStability Index5.7 / 10
- Justice & Order Index4.6 / 10
- Quality of Life Index5.1 / 10
- Open Society Index4.0 / 10
- Flight Index2.6 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index5.2 / 10
- English Index2.8 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.1 / 10
- AI Access Index5.4 / 10
- Economic Openness Index6.0 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.2 / 10
- ClimateShield Index6.3 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Lomé
- Population (approx.)
- 9,930,918
- Area (km²)
- 56,785 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- XOF
- Currency name
- West African CFA franc
- Main airport IATA code
- LFW
- Airport name
- Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $924/month
- Main languages
- French
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Africa
- Web TLD
- .tg
- Phone calling code
- +228
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 27%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 35%HighWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Système worldwide standard. Les sociétés résidentes togolaises sont taxées sur leurs bénéfices mondiaux sans exemption structurelle des revenus étrangers, sans participation exemption, sans foreign permanent establishment exemption. Le Code des Investissements 2019 (Loi 2019-005) accorde des crédits d'impôt reportables non remboursables 15/22.5/30 pourcent selon zone d'implantation territoriale, sans modifier la base mondiale.
Taux IS de droit commun à 27 pourcent du bénéfice imposable. Impôt Minimum Forfaitaire (IMF) applicable si supérieur à l'IS dû. Le statut de Zone Franche Industrielle (Loi 2011-018 du 24 juin 2011) accorde un IS dérogatoire 0/8/10/20 pourcent sur 21 ans pour les entreprises orientées export, avec bonus régional jusqu'à 15 ans de zéro absolu dans les régions Kara et Savanes.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Worldwide standard pour les résidents fiscaux togolais (séjour habituel, centre des intérêts économiques ou séjour supérieur à 183 jours). Aucun régime non-dom, aucun régime impatriates, aucun régime HNWI, aucun régime retraite. Le Togo n'offre pas de mécanisme d'attractivité fiscale spécifique aux particuliers étrangers résidents.
Barème IRPP progressif culminant à 35 pourcent sur la fraction supérieure. La Taxe Professionnelle Unique (TPU) substitue un impôt synthétique 2.5 pourcent (commerce, production) ou 8.5 pourcent (services) du chiffre d'affaires pour les personnes physiques sous 30 millions FCFA de CA annuel, libératoire IRPP, TVA, patente, taxe sur salaires et IMF. Minimum forfaitaire 20 000 FCFA par an depuis 2021.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Togolese Investment Code 2019
AvailableCode des investissements togolais (Loi n° 2019-005 du 17 juin 2019) accordant aux entreprises agréées par l'Agence de Promotion des Investissements…
Industrial Free Zone Status
AvailableStatut de zone franche industrielle togolaise réservé aux entreprises orientées export.
For individuals
Unified Professional Tax (TPU)
AvailableTaxe Professionnelle Unique (TPU) togolaise, impôt synthétique forfaitaire réservé aux personnes physiques exerçant une activité commerciale,…
You either qualify for Togo'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
Togo lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer sponsored), family and dependant routes, and treaty-based residence. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
4 programmes listed · 4 are marked available in our editorial review
Work (employer sponsored)
2 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Carte de Séjour Ordinaire
- Available
Carte de Séjour Temporaire
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Carte de Séjour Privilégiée
Treaty-based residence
1 programmeResidence rights that flow from an international treaty rather than domestic immigration law.
- Available
ECOWAS Free Movement and Residence Right
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 Togo.
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 / 10Competitive cost of living
- Wealth Protection Index7.1 / 10Strong wealth protection index
- ClimateShield Index6.3 / 10Moderate climateshield index
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.6 / 10
- English Index2.8 / 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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