Factor scores

How Kuwait performs

Tax

97.7

Very strong

Light taxes. Kuwait has one of the lightest tax burdens in the index, 5th of 123. You keep more of what you earn here than in most countries we cover. Personal income tax 0%, corporate tax 15%, VAT 0%.

Source: Heritage Foundation, Index of Economic Freedom (Tax Burden sub-score)

Safety

63.7

Moderate

Safe. Kuwait is safer and more stable than most countries we cover (43rd of 117).

Source: Institute for Economics and Peace, Global Peace Index

Cost of Living

78.8

Very strong

Average cost. Everyday costs are mid-table: Kuwait is 64th of 118.

Source: Numbeo Cost of Living Index

Education

37.0

Weak

Below average. Education here is weaker than in most countries we cover (77th of 120). Families may want to look at international schools.

Source: UNDP & MBRF, Global Knowledge Index

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Tax and citizenship

The detail behind the scores

Taxation

Corporate income tax	15% Applicable tax rate not applicable to companies owned by nationals of Kuwait of Gulf Cooperation Council countries
Personal income tax	0%
Standard VAT	0%

Rates change without notice. Confirm with the relevant tax authority before acting.

Naturalization Requirements and Immigration Pathway

Residence for naturalization: 20 years
15 years of Arab origin from an Arab country
Language requirement: Yes
Proficiency in the Arabic language
Investment Immigration Pathway: Kuwait Investor Visa
Official language: Arabic
Dual citizenship: Allows with conditions

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Elsewhere in Middle East

#5 baseline

United Arab Emirates

Baseline score 71.2

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Qatar

Baseline score 70.8

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Saudi Arabia

Baseline score 70.0

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Oman

Baseline score 69.2