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Chad Tax Rates

Chad operates a progressive personal income tax system with rates up to 60%. The Direction Générale des Impôts administers the system, featuring a 35% corporate tax rate and 18% VAT. Chad is a CEMAC member state with an economy heavily dependent on oil exports, agriculture, and livestock.

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Top Income Tax Rate

60%

Corporate Tax Rate

35%

VAT / Sales Tax

18%

Capital Gains Tax

20%

Income Tax Brackets

Chad levies progressive income tax with rates from 0% to 60%, one of the highest top rates in Africa. Employment income is subject to withholding.

Income RangeTax Rate
FCFA 0 – FCFA 300K0%
FCFA 300K – FCFA 500K10%
FCFA 500K – FCFA 1.5M20%
FCFA 1.5M – FCFA 5.0M30%
FCFA 5.0M – FCFA 10.0M40%
FCFA 10.0M+60%

Corporate Tax

The standard corporate tax rate is 35%. Oil companies are subject to special petroleum fiscal regimes with rates up to 50%. A minimum tax of 1.5% of turnover applies.

Standard Rate

35%

Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains are generally included in taxable income.

Rate

20%

VAT / Sales Tax

VAT is levied at 18% on most goods and services. Essential goods are exempt. Exports are zero-rated.

Standard Rate

18%

Cryptocurrency Tax

Chad does not have cryptocurrency legislation. BEAC guidelines apply.

No crypto taxTreatment: Not regulated

Tax Treaties

Chad has very limited treaty coverage.

Treaty Network

3

Double taxation agreements

Major treaty partners:

France

Key Details

Tax AuthorityDirection Générale des Impôts (DGI)
Fiscal YearJanuary 1 - December 31
Tax SystemProgressive
CurrencyCentral African CFA Franc (FCFA)
Filing DeadlineMarch 31 of the following year
Residency RuleAn individual is resident if they have their habitual abode in Chad.
Last Updated2026-01-28

Relocate to Chad

See how much you could save by moving here from your current country.

Annual Savings

+$21K

Tax in United States

$24K

24.4% effective

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$4K

3.5% effective

You Save

85.6%

less tax annually

US Citizens: Important Note

US citizens are taxed on worldwide income regardless of residence. You'll still need to file US taxes, though the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credit may reduce your liability.

Chad Tax FAQ

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