Moving to Papua New Guinea: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Papua New Guinea: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 3 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Papua New Guinea the top income tax rate is 42%, dividends are taxed at up to 17% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
You can become tax resident in Papua New Guinea from arrival once you take up residence (Resides or domiciled in PNG (unless permanent abode abroad), or 183 days). The typical route is None realistic: No residence route for a self-funded foreign family There are 3 open residence programmes in Papua New Guinea — see the list below.
Living there
Port Moresby has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 29.5 °C and summer highs around 32.5 °C. The economy grew +4% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 4% for 2026. Its passport opens about 73 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Deadly tribal fighting in Highlands; high crime.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 42% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 17% |
| Corporate tax | 30% |
| ถิ่นที่อยู่ทางภาษี | ตั้งแต่มาถึง — Resides or domiciled in PNG (unless permanent abode abroad), or 183 days |
| เส้นทางของคุณ | None realistic — No residence route for a self-funded foreign family |
| หนังสือเดินทาง | ไม่ต้องใช้วีซ่าหรือวีซ่าเมื่อเดินทางถึง 73 ประเทศ |
| Economic growth | +4% (2025), forecast 4% (2026) |
| ประเภทภูมิอากาศ | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 29.5° / 32.5° (Port Moresby) |
| สงครามและความขัดแย้ง | unrest — Deadly tribal fighting in Highlands; high crime |
| ภัยธรรมชาติทั้งหมด | 7.3/10 |
| ความแข็งแกร่งของธนาคาร | 2/10 · B- |
| การคุ้มครองทรัพย์สิน | 2/10 |
| บ้านอบอุ่นในฤดูหนาว | 9.5/10 |
Residence programmes in Papua New Guinea
- Working Resident Entry Permit (work permit incl. own company) — employment · open · 2026-10
- Permanent Residence – Investor class — การลงทุน CHF 392'000 · open · 2026-10
- Dependant entry permit — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Papua New Guinea to become tax resident?
ตั้งแต่มาถึง. Resides or domiciled in PNG (unless permanent abode abroad), or 183 days Worldwide income
How much tax will I pay in Papua New Guinea?
In Papua New Guinea the top income tax rate is 42%, dividends are taxed at up to 17% and companies pay 30% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Papua New Guinea offer?
Working Resident Entry Permit (work permit incl. own company); Permanent Residence – Investor class (CHF 392'000); Dependant entry permit
What is the usual way to move to Papua New Guinea?
None realistic. No residence route for a self-funded foreign family
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