Moving to Bangladesh: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Bangladesh: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 5 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Bangladesh the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 30% and companies pay 27.5% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Bangladesh you need at least 182 days a year (182 days in year; or 90 days + 365 in prior 4 yrs). The typical route is None realistic (investor PI visa via local business): Investor visa via BIDA-registered company; PR/citizenship-by-investment (USD 75k/500k) rarely used There are 5 open residence programmes in Bangladesh — see the list below.
Living there
Dhaka has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 25 °C and summer highs around 33.5 °C. The economy grew +3.8% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 36 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Political violence around Feb 2026 election; Myanmar war spillover on border.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 30% |
| Corporate tax | 27.5% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 182 jours — 182 days in year; or 90 days + 365 in prior 4 yrs |
| Voie de résidence typique | None realistic (investor PI visa via local business) — Investor visa via BIDA-registered company; PR/citizenship-by-investment (USD 75k/500k) rarely used |
| Passeport | sans visa ou visa à l'arrivée dans 36 pays |
| Economic growth | +3.8% (2025), forecast 5% (2026) |
| Type de climat | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 25° / 33.5° (Dhaka) |
| Guerre & conflits | unrest — Political violence around Feb 2026 election; Myanmar war spillover on border |
| Tous les risques naturels | 8.8/10 |
| Solidité bancaire | 3/10 · B+ |
| Protection de la propriété | 2.5/10 |
| Logements chauds en hiver | 9/10 |
Residence programmes in Bangladesh
- Investor Visa (PI) + BIDA work permit — Investissement CHF 40'000 · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence by Investment — Investissement CHF 60'000 · open · 2026-10
- Citizenship by Investment — Investissement CHF 400'000 · open · 2026-10
- Employment Visa (E) + work permit — employment · open · 2026-10
- No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement — ancestry · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Bangladesh to become tax resident?
après 182 jours. 182 days in year; or 90 days + 365 in prior 4 yrs Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Bangladesh?
In Bangladesh the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 30% and companies pay 27.5% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Bangladesh offer?
Investor Visa (PI) + BIDA work permit (CHF 40'000); Permanent Residence by Investment (CHF 60'000); Citizenship by Investment (CHF 400'000); Employment Visa (E) + work permit; No Visa Required (NVR) endorsement
What is the usual way to move to Bangladesh?
None realistic (investor PI visa via local business). Investor visa via BIDA-registered company; PR/citizenship-by-investment (USD 75k/500k) rarely used
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