The tax rate is 2%, and it is estimated to bring in about $100m annually,[1] which is about 5% of Eritrea's $2b total government revenue for 2017.[2] For compar

The tax rate is 2%, and it is estimated to bring in about $100m annually,[1] which is about 5% of Eritrea's $2b total government revenue for 2017.[2] For comparison, US annual revenue from overseas taxation is estimated at $870m.[3] There are about 1.5m overseas Eritreans,[4] and at least half of them are estimated to be in compliance.[1] 1. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320584172_The_2_Tax_for_Eritreans_in_the_diaspora_-_Facts_figures_and_experiences_in_seven_European_countries https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320584172_The_2_Tax... 2. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/eritrea/ https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/eritrea/ 3. http://www.offshorenewsflash.com/2015/08/19/is-fatca-chasing-a-leprechaun-and-his-pot-of-gold/ http://www.offshorenewsflash.com/2015/08/19/is-fatca-chasing... 4. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47934398 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47934398