Moving to Bolivia: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Bolivia: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 4 residence programmes, days needed, climate, safety and economy — compared with 194 countries.
Taxes
In Bolivia the top income tax rate is 13%, dividends are taxed at up to 12.5% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Bolivia you need at least 183 days a year (More than 183 days in year; personal tax (RC-IVA) largely source-based). The typical route is Temporary residence (self-sufficient) → permanent: Proof of means, police record, medical; temporary 2 yrs then permanent There are 4 open residence programmes in Bolivia — see the list below.
Living there
Santa Cruz has a tropical savanna (wet/dry) climate with winter highs around 25.5 °C and summer highs around 31.5 °C. The economy grew -0.6% in 2025; the IMF forecasts -1% for 2026. Its passport opens about 72 countries without a visa in advance. Security: Mass blockades & protests May–Jun 2026 (24 dead); fuel shortages.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 13% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 12.5% |
| Corporate tax | 25% |
| Податкове резидентство | через 183 днів — More than 183 days in year; personal tax (RC-IVA) largely source-based |
| Типовий шлях до посвідки | Temporary residence (self-sufficient) → permanent — Proof of means, police record, medical; temporary 2 yrs then permanent |
| Паспорт | без візи або після прибуття до 72 країн |
| Economic growth | -0.6% (2025), forecast -1% (2026) |
| Тип клімату | tropical savanna (wet/dry) · 25.5° / 31.5° (Santa Cruz) |
| Війна і конфлікти | unrest — Mass blockades & protests May–Jun 2026 (24 dead); fuel shortages |
| Усі природні небезпеки | 6.2/10 |
| Надёжность банков | 2.5/10 · CCC |
| Защита собственности | 2.5/10 |
| Тепло в домах зимой | 5/10 |
Residence programmes in Bolivia
- Temporary Residence – Rentista / Retiree — independentMeans · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Investor / Business — investment · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Work — employment · open · 2026-10
- Temporary Residence – Family Reunification — family · open · 2026-10
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Bolivia to become tax resident?
через 183 днів. More than 183 days in year; personal tax (RC-IVA) largely source-based Residence of limited practical relevance
How much tax will I pay in Bolivia?
In Bolivia the top income tax rate is 13%, dividends are taxed at up to 12.5% and companies pay 25% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Bolivia offer?
Temporary Residence – Rentista / Retiree; Temporary Residence – Investor / Business; Temporary Residence – Work; Temporary Residence – Family Reunification
What is the usual way to move to Bolivia?
Temporary residence (self-sufficient) → permanent. Proof of means, police record, medical; temporary 2 yrs then permanent
Compare with nearby countries
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