Moving to Myanmar: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Myanmar: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 1 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Myanmar the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Myanmar you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in income year). The typical route is None realistic: Civil war; only business visas via approved investment There are 1 open residence programmes in Myanmar — see the list below.
Living there
Yangon has a tropical monsoon climate with winter highs around 32.5 °C and summer highs around 36.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 22% |
| Cư trú thuế | sau 183 ngày — 183 days in income year |
| Lộ trình của bạn | None realistic — Civil war; only business visas via approved investment |
| Kiểu khí hậu | tropical monsoon · 32.5° / 36.5° (Yangon) |
Residence programmes in Myanmar
Active programmes
- Business visa / stay permit for MIC-approved investors — investment · 2026-10
Civil war since 2021; practically not viable for a family
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Myanmar to become tax resident?
sau 183 ngày. 183 days in income year Not a practical destination
How much tax will I pay in Myanmar?
In Myanmar the top income tax rate is 25%, dividends are taxed at up to 0% and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Myanmar offer?
Business visa / stay permit for MIC-approved investors
What is the usual way to move to Myanmar?
None realistic. Civil war; only business visas via approved investment
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