Not a Latitax destination
Afghanistan
No UK tax treaty, no reliable current tax data and UK sanctions exposure; not a viable residence or investment destination.
Income tax, top rate
Unverified20% (pre-2021 law)
20% was the top rate under the 2009 Income Tax Law; current application under the de facto authorities is not confirmed.
Source: GOV.UK - Tax treaties (Afghanistan not listed) · checked 2026-09-29Capital gains
UnverifiedNot confirmed
Source: GOV.UK - Tax treaties (Afghanistan not listed) · checked 2026-09-29Corporate
Unverified20% (pre-2021 law)
From the 2009 Income Tax Law; current application not confirmed.
Source: GOV.UK - Tax treaties (Afghanistan not listed) · checked 2026-09-29Inheritance
UnverifiedNot confirmed
Source: GOV.UK - Tax treaties (Afghanistan not listed) · checked 2026-09-29Wealth tax
UnverifiedNot confirmed
Source: GOV.UK - Tax treaties (Afghanistan not listed) · checked 2026-09-29VAT
UnverifiedNo VAT
Business receipts tax applies instead of VAT; current rate not confirmed.
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