Moving to North Macedonia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in North Macedonia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 6 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In North Macedonia the top income tax rate is 10%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 10% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in North Macedonia from arrival once you take up residence (Domicile/residence in North Macedonia, or 183 days in 12 months). The typical route is Temporary residence (property/company/self-sufficient): Means, health insurance, accommodation, clean record There are 5 open residence programmes in North Macedonia — see the list below.
Living there
Skopje has a humid subtropical climate with winter highs around 4.6 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 10% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 10% |
| Residensi pajak | sejak kedatangan — Domicile/residence in North Macedonia, or 183 days in 12 months |
| Rute Anda | Temporary residence (property/company/self-sufficient) — Means, health insurance, accommodation, clean record |
| Jenis iklim | humid subtropical · 4.6° / 31.5° (Skopje) |
Residence programmes in North Macedonia
Active programmes
- Temporary residence – owner of residential property (EU/OECD citizens) — Investasi CHF 37'600 · 2026-10
- Temporary residence & work permit – company founder/owner (self-employment) — entrepreneur · 2026-10
- Temporary residence – employment — employment · 2026-10
- Temporary residence – family reunion — family · 2026-10
- Residence/citizenship for persons of Macedonian origin — ancestry · 2026-10
Changes or availability under review
- Citizenship by investment (special economic interest) — Investasi CHF 188'000 · 2026-10
Draft amendments to remove fixed thresholds/fund route under EU pressure (2026)
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in North Macedonia to become tax resident?
sejak kedatangan. Domicile/residence in North Macedonia, or 183 days in 12 months Flat 10% PIT
How much tax will I pay in North Macedonia?
In North Macedonia the top income tax rate is 10%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 10% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does North Macedonia offer?
Temporary residence – owner of residential property (EU/OECD citizens) (CHF 37'600); Temporary residence & work permit – company founder/owner (self-employment); Temporary residence – employment; Temporary residence – family reunion; Residence/citizenship for persons of Macedonian origin
What is the usual way to move to North Macedonia?
Temporary residence (property/company/self-sufficient). Means, health insurance, accommodation, clean record
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