Moving to Myanmar: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Myanmar: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 1 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
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. The economy grew -2% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 1% for 2026. Its passport opens about 42 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Civil war since 2021 coup; junta airstrikes on civilians, resistance gains.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 25% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 0% |
| Corporate tax | 22% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — 183 days in income year |
| Voie de résidence typique | None realistic — Civil war; only business visas via approved investment |
| Passeport | sans visa ou visa à l'arrivée dans 42 pays |
| Economic growth | -2% (2025), forecast 1% (2026) |
| Type de climat | tropical monsoon · 32.5° / 36.5° (Yangon) |
| Guerre & conflits | war — Civil war since 2021 coup; junta airstrikes on civilians, resistance gains |
| Tous les risques naturels | 7.6/10 |
| Solidité bancaire | 1/10 · NR |
| Protection de la propriété | 1/10 |
| Logements chauds en hiver | 9.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Myanmar
- Business visa / stay permit for MIC-approved investors — investment · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Myanmar to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. 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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