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Yemen
Middle East
Lucky Nomads World Index
45.13 / 100
Global rank
=226
Corporate tax
20%
Personal tax
15%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index4.0 / 10
- Affordability Index8.8 / 10
- Entry Ease Index1.8 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index7.5 / 10
- WiFi Index5.1 / 10
- Admin Ease Index2.1 / 10
- Healthcare Index4.7 / 10
- City Comfort Index4.3 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index7.0 / 10
- Banking Index1.0 / 10
- GeoStability Index1.0 / 10
- Justice & Order Index2.3 / 10
- Quality of Life Index4.0 / 10
- Open Society Index2.3 / 10
- Flight Index1.0 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index4.1 / 10
- English Index2.9 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index5.6 / 10
- AI Access Index2.8 / 10
- Economic Openness Index3.2 / 10
- Market Depth Index5.4 / 10
- ClimateShield Index5.8 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Sana'a
- Population (approx.)
- 34,000,000
- Area (km²)
- 527,968 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- YER
- Currency name
- Yemeni rial
- Main airport IATA code
- SAH
- Airport name
- Sana'a International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $516/month
- Main languages
- Arabic
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Middle East
- Web TLD
- .ye
- Phone calling code
- +967
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 20%HighWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 15%LowWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies taxed on worldwide profits. A company is resident if registered in Yemen, headquartered there, managed locally, an economic sector unit at least 50 percent state-owned, or a concession company. Non-resident companies taxed only on Yemen-source profits, including profits attributable to a Yemeni permanent establishment.
Flat 20 percent corporate income tax under Income Tax Law No. 17 of 2010, reduced from a former 35 percent rate. Sectoral surcharges apply: 50 percent on mobile phone services operators, 35 percent on international telecom services and oil and gas companies. Capital gains taxed at the regular rate. Branches taxed identically to subsidiaries.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Resident individuals (permanent residence, at least 183 days physical presence in Yemen, or Yemeni national earning Yemen-source income while abroad) are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on Yemen-source income (salaries, business activities, real estate located in Yemen). No specific HNWI, non-dom, or impatriate regime exists.
Resident nationals are taxed progressively at 0 percent up to of annual income, 10 percent on the to bracket, and 15 percent above . Resident foreign nationals are taxed at a flat 20 percent on all income, regardless of bracket. Non-residents are taxed only on Yemen-source income at the same rates.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Aden Free Zone
AvailableFree Zone regime established in the city of Aden under Free Zones Law No.
Investment Law No. 15 of 2010 Tax Incentives
AvailableGeneral investment incentive package under Republican Decree No.
You either qualify for Yemen'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
Yemen lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer sponsored), family and dependant routes, and student and graduate 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)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Yemen Work Visa and Work Permit
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Residence Permit for Foreign Spouse of a Yemeni National
Student and graduate routes
1 programmeStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Yemen Student Visa
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 Yemen.
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
- Tax Freedom Index7.5 / 10Favorable tax environment
- WeatherComfort Index7.0 / 10Comfortable climate year-round
Weakest dimensions
- Banking Index1.0 / 10
- GeoStability 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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