Moving to Bolivia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Bolivia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 4 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Bolivia the top income tax rate is 13%, dividends are taxed at up to 12.5% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Bolivia you need at least 183 days a year (More than 183 days in year; personal tax (RC-IVA) largely source-based). The typical route is Temporary residence (self-sufficient) → permanent: Proof of means, police record, medical; temporary 2 yrs then permanent There are 4 open residence programmes in Bolivia — see the list below.
Living there
Santa Cruz has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 25.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 13% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 12.5% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — More than 183 days in year; personal tax (RC-IVA) largely source-based |
| Voie de résidence typique | Temporary residence (self-sufficient) → permanent — Proof of means, police record, medical; temporary 2 yrs then permanent |
| Type de climat | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 25.5° / 31.5° (Santa Cruz) |
Residence programmes in Bolivia
Active programmes
- Temporary Residence – Rentista / Retiree — independentMeans · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Investor / Business — investment · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Work — employment · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Family Reunification — family · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Bolivia to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. More than 183 days in year; personal tax (RC-IVA) largely source-based Residence of limited practical relevance
How much tax will I pay in Bolivia?
In Bolivia the top income tax rate is 13%, dividends are taxed at up to 12.5% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Bolivia offer?
Temporary Residence – Rentista / Retiree; Temporary Residence – Investor / Business; Temporary Residence – Work; Temporary Residence – Family Reunification
What is the usual way to move to Bolivia?
Temporary residence (self-sufficient) → permanent. Proof of means, police record, medical; temporary 2 yrs then permanent
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