Moving to Mongolia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Mongolia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 2 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Mongolia the top income tax rate is 20%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Mongolia from arrival once you take up residence (Permanent residence in Mongolia, or 183 days in tax year). The typical route is Investor residence (foreign investor visa): Investment ≥USD 100k in Mongolian entity for investor residence; no retiree visa There are 2 open residence programmes in Mongolia — see the list below.
Living there
Ulaanbaatar has a monsoon continental (warm summer) climate with winter highs around -15.5 °C and summer highs around 22.6 °C. The economy grew +6% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 6% for 2026. Its passport opens about 66 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 20% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 10% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Residenza fiscale | dall'arrivo — Permanent residence in Mongolia, or 183 days in tax year |
| Via di residenza tipica | Investor residence (foreign investor visa) — Investment ≥USD 100k in Mongolian entity for investor residence; no retiree visa |
| Passaporto | senza visto o visto all'arrivo in 66 paesi |
| Economic growth | +6% (2025), forecast 6% (2026) |
| Tipo di clima | monsoon continental (warm summer) · -15.5° / 22.6° (Ulaanbaatar) |
| Guerra & conflitti | none — No conflict exposure |
| Tutti i rischi naturali | 3.9/10 |
| Solidità bancaria | 3.5/10 · B+ |
| Tutela della proprietà | 3.5/10 |
| Case calde d'inverno | 10/10 |
Residence programmes in Mongolia
- Investor residence permit (investor visa) — Investimento CHF 80'000 · open · 2026-10
- Work visa (HC) and residence permit — employment · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Mongolia to become tax resident?
dall'arrivo. Permanent residence in Mongolia, or 183 days in tax year Flat 10% PIT
How much tax will I pay in Mongolia?
In Mongolia the top income tax rate is 20%, dividends are taxed at up to 10% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Mongolia offer?
Investor residence permit (investor visa) (CHF 80'000); Work visa (HC) and residence permit
What is the usual way to move to Mongolia?
Investor residence (foreign investor visa). Investment ≥USD 100k in Mongolian entity for investor residence; no retiree visa
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