Moving to Tajikistan: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Tajikistan: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 0 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Tajikistan the top income tax rate is 12%, dividends are taxed at up to 12% and companies pay 18% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Tajikistan you need at least 183 days a year (183 days in 12 months). The typical route is None realistic: No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
Living there
Dushanbe has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with winter highs around 8.2 °C and summer highs around 35.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 12% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 12% |
| Corporate tax | 18% |
| Skatterättslig hemvist | efter 183 dagar — 183 days in 12 months |
| Er väg | None realistic — No residence route for a self-funded foreign family |
| Klimattyp | hot-summer Mediterranean · 8.2° / 35.5° (Dushanbe) |
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Tajikistan to become tax resident?
efter 183 dagar. 183 days in 12 months Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Tajikistan?
In Tajikistan the top income tax rate is 12%, dividends are taxed at up to 12% and companies pay 18% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Tajikistan offer?
No open residence programme is listed — usually work, family or study routes.
What is the usual way to move to Tajikistan?
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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