Moving to Mongolia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Mongolia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 2 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Mongolia the top income tax rate is 20%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Mongolia from arrival once you take up residence (Permanent residence in Mongolia, or 183 days in tax year). The typical route is Investor residence (foreign investor visa): Investment ≥USD 100k in Mongolian entity for investor residence; no retiree visa There are 2 open residence programmes in Mongolia — see the list below.
Living there
Ulaanbaatar has a monsoon continental (warm summer) climate with winter highs around -15.5 °C and summer highs around 22.6 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 20% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Податкове резидентство | з моменту прибуття — Permanent residence in Mongolia, or 183 days in tax year |
| Типовий шлях до посвідки | Investor residence (foreign investor visa) — Investment ≥USD 100k in Mongolian entity for investor residence; no retiree visa |
| Тип клімату | monsoon continental (warm summer) · -15.5° / 22.6° (Ulaanbaatar) |
Residence programmes in Mongolia
Active programmes
- Investor residence permit (investor visa) — Інвестиція CHF 80'000 · 2026-10
- Work visa (HC) and residence permit — employment · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Mongolia to become tax resident?
з моменту прибуття. Permanent residence in Mongolia, or 183 days in tax year Flat 10% PIT
How much tax will I pay in Mongolia?
In Mongolia the top income tax rate is 20%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Mongolia offer?
Investor residence permit (investor visa) (CHF 80'000); Work visa (HC) and residence permit
What is the usual way to move to Mongolia?
Investor residence (foreign investor visa). Investment ≥USD 100k in Mongolian entity for investor residence; no retiree visa
Compare with nearby countries
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