Moving to Turkmenistan: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Turkmenistan: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 1 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Turkmenistan the top income tax rate is 10%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 8% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Turkmenistan you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in calendar year). The typical route is None realistic: No residence route for a self-funded foreign family There are 1 open residence programmes in Turkmenistan — see the list below.
Living there
Ashgabat has a cold desert climate with winter highs around 8.5 °C and summer highs around 37.5 °C. The economy grew +2.3% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 2.3% for 2026. Its passport opens about 50 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure; closed state.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 10% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 15% |
| Corporate tax | 8% |
| Tax residence | after 183 days — 183 days in calendar year |
| Typical residence route | None realistic — No residence route for a self-funded foreign family |
| Passport | visa-free or on arrival to 50 countries |
| Economic growth | +2.3% (2025), forecast 2.3% (2026) |
| Climate type | cold desert · 8.5° / 37.5° (Ashgabat) |
| War & conflict | none — No conflict exposure; closed state |
| All natural hazards | 6.4/10 |
| Banking strength | 1/10 · NR |
| Property protection | 1/10 |
| Warm homes in winter | 7/10 |
Residence programmes in Turkmenistan
- No realistic residence route — other
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Turkmenistan to become tax resident?
after 183 days. 183 days in calendar year Not a practical destination
How much tax will I pay in Turkmenistan?
In Turkmenistan the top income tax rate is 10%, dividends are taxed at up to 15% and companies pay 8% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Turkmenistan offer?
No realistic residence route
What is the usual way to move to Turkmenistan?
None realistic. No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
Compare with nearby countries
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