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Syria Tax Rates

Syria operates a schedular tax system with different rates for different income types, administered by the General Directorate of Finance. The corporate tax rate is 28%, and there is no formal VAT. Years of civil conflict and international sanctions have severely affected the economy and tax system. The tax administration faces significant challenges in enforcement and collection.

SchedularAsiaSYP

Top Income Tax Rate

22%

Corporate Tax Rate

28%

VAT / Sales Tax

0%

Capital Gains Tax

15%

Income Tax Brackets

Syria's income tax on salaries has progressive rates from 5% to 22%. The schedular system taxes different income types separately: employment income at progressive rates, business profits at different progressive rates up to 28%, and real estate income at flat rates. The civil conflict has severely impacted the economy and tax system.

Income RangeTax Rate
SYP 0 – SYP 50K5%
SYP 50K – SYP 100K7%
SYP 100K – SYP 200K9%
SYP 200K – SYP 300K11%
SYP 300K – SYP 500K13%
SYP 500K+22%

Corporate Tax

Syria's corporate income tax has progressive rates up to 28% depending on the sector. Industrial companies may pay lower rates. The effective enforcement of corporate tax has been significantly impaired by the conflict.

Standard Rate

28%

Capital Gains Tax

Capital gains on property transfers are subject to a 15% rate. Other capital gains are included in the relevant schedular category.

Rate

15%

VAT / Sales Tax

Syria does not impose a formal VAT. Various excise duties and consumption taxes apply to specific goods. A sales tax was discussed pre-conflict but has not been implemented.

Standard Rate

0%

Cryptocurrency Tax

Syria has not introduced cryptocurrency regulation. International sanctions and infrastructure limitations restrict financial activities including crypto.

No crypto taxTreatment: Not regulated

Tax Treaties

Syria has approximately 20 tax treaties, though international sanctions have limited their practical application.

Treaty Network

20

Double taxation agreements

Major treaty partners:

IranJordanIndiaBelarus

Key Details

Tax AuthorityGeneral Directorate of Finance, Ministry of Finance
Fiscal YearJanuary 1 - December 31
Tax SystemSchedular
CurrencySyrian Pound (£S)
Filing DeadlineVarious deadlines depending on income type
Residency RuleIndividuals domiciled in Syria or present for specified periods are residents. The source principle is the primary basis for taxation.
Last Updated2026-01-28

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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.

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