East & Southern Africa

Burundi tax rates 2026

A 30% corporate rate and progressive personal tax to 30% in one of the world's lowest-income economies. Administration is limited and the treaty network is minimal.

Worldwide (residence-based) Last verified Some figures indicative

The taxes

Burundi tax rates
Personal income (top)30%Progressive bands rising to 30% on higher salary income.
Corporate income30%
Capital gainsIncluded in ordinary income.
VAT18%
Dividends (WHT)15%
Interest (WHT)15%
Royalties (WHT)15%
Social security (employee)4%
Social security (employer)6%
Wealth taxNone
Inheritance / estateNone
Property taxProperty tax applies on built property.
OtherA minimum tax of 1% of turnover applies where profits are low.

How the system works

Tax system
Worldwide (residence-based)
Foreign income
Taxed (worldwide)
Taxes by citizenship
No
Exit tax
No
CFC rules
No
CRS
Not participating

Rates checked July 2026: the top marginal income tax rate, the standard VAT rate and the main corporate rate.

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