Moving to Bhutan: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Bhutan: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 0 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Bhutan the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Bhutan you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in year; residence permits very restricted). The typical route is None realistic: No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
Living there
Thimphu has a subtropical highland climate with winter highs around 12.3 °C and summer highs around 25 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 30% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 22% |
| Residenza fiscale | dopo 183 giorni — 183 days in year; residence permits very restricted |
| Via di residenza tipica | None realistic — No residence route for a self-funded foreign family |
| Tipo di clima | subtropical highland · 12.3° / 25° (Thimphu) |
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Bhutan to become tax resident?
dopo 183 giorni. 183 days in year; residence permits very restricted Not a practical destination
How much tax will I pay in Bhutan?
In Bhutan the top income tax rate is 30%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Bhutan offer?
No open residence programme is listed — usually work, family or study routes.
What is the usual way to move to Bhutan?
None realistic. No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
Compare with nearby countries
Afghanistan · Armenia · Australia · Azerbaijan · Bangladesh · Cambodia · China · Fiji · Georgia · Hong Kong · India · Indonesia
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