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Eswatini Tax Rates

Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) operates a progressive personal income tax system with rates up to 33%. The Eswatini Revenue Authority (ERA) administers the system, featuring a 27.5% corporate tax rate and 15% VAT. Eswatini is a small landlocked kingdom with an economy driven by sugar, soft drink concentrate, and textile manufacturing.

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Top Income Tax Rate

33%

Corporate Tax Rate

27.5%

VAT / Sales Tax

15%

Capital Gains Tax

0%

Income Tax Brackets

Eswatini levies progressive income tax with rates from 0% to 33%. The first SZL 41,000 annually is tax-free. Employment income is taxed through PAYE.

Income RangeTax Rate
E 0 – E 41K0%
E 41K – E 100K20%
E 100K – E 150K25%
E 150K – E 200K30%
E 200K+33%

Corporate Tax

The standard corporate tax rate is 27.5%. Companies in development areas may qualify for tax incentives. Manufacturing companies may benefit from reduced rates.

Standard Rate

27.5%

Capital Gains Tax

Eswatini does not impose a separate capital gains tax. Gains may be included in taxable income if they constitute income in nature.

Rate

0%

VAT / Sales Tax

VAT is levied at 15% on most goods and services. Essential goods and exports are exempt or zero-rated.

Standard Rate

15%

Cryptocurrency Tax

Eswatini does not have specific cryptocurrency legislation.

No crypto taxTreatment: Not specifically regulated

Tax Treaties

Eswatini has approximately 6 double taxation agreements.

Treaty Network

6

Double taxation agreements

Major treaty partners:

South AfricaUnited KingdomMauritiusTaiwan

Key Details

Tax AuthorityEswatini Revenue Authority (ERA)
Fiscal YearApril 1 - March 31
Tax SystemProgressive
CurrencySwazi Lilangeni (E)
Filing DeadlineJune 30 (three months after fiscal year end)
Residency RuleAn individual is resident if ordinarily resident in Eswatini or present for more than 183 days.
Last Updated2026-01-28

Relocate to Eswatini

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

Annual Savings

+$8K

Tax in United States

$24K

24.4% effective

Tax in Eswatini

$17K

16.8% effective

You Save

31%

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.

Eswatini Tax FAQ

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