Moving to Turkmenistan: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Turkmenistan: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 0 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
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
Living there
Ashgabat has a cold desert climate with winter highs around 8.5 °C and summer highs around 37.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 10% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 15% |
| Corporate tax | 8% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — 183 days in calendar year |
| Voie de résidence typique | None realistic — No residence route for a self-funded foreign family |
| Type de climat | cold desert · 8.5° / 37.5° (Ashgabat) |
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Turkmenistan to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. 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 open residence programme is listed — usually work, family or study routes.
What is the usual way to move to Turkmenistan?
None realistic. No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
Compare with nearby countries
Afghanistan · Armenia · Australia · Azerbaijan · Bangladesh · Bhutan · Cambodia · China · Fiji · Georgia · Hong Kong · India
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