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Feb 21, 2013

Myanmar restricts
property ownership to its citizens

INDIVIDUAL TAXATION

Nonresident individuals are taxed on their income from sources in Myanmar. Married couples are assessed and taxed separately.

Foreigners are not allowed to own immovable property in Myanmar.

INCOME TAX

Income tax earned by nonresident foreigners is generally taxed at a flat rate of 35%. However, progressive income tax rates may apply, if these rates will yield a higher income tax liability.

INCOME TAX
TAXABLE INCOME, MMK US$	TAX RATE
Up to 5,000 (US$5.75)	2%
5,000 – 10,000 (US$11.50)	5%
10,000 – 20,000 (US$22.99)	7%
20,000 – 30,000 (US$34.48)	10%
30,000 – 50,000 (US$57.47)	12%
50,000 – 70,000 (US$80.46)	15%
70,000 – 90,000 (US$103.45)	16%
90,000 – 110,000 (US$126.43)	17%
110,000 – 150,000 (US$172.41)	18%
150,000 – 200,000 (US$229.189)	19%
200,000 – 300,000 (US$344.834)	20%
300,000 – 500,000 (US$574.71)	22%
Over 500,000 (US$574.71)	30%

RENTAL INCOME
Taxable rental income is computed by deducting income-generating expenses from the gross income. However, when it comes to income from immovable property, no depreciation allowance can be deducted.

CAPITAL GAINS TAX

Capital gains tax realized from the sale of immovable property are taxed at a flat rate of 40%. Taxable capital gains are computed by deducting acquisition costs and transaction costs from the sales proceeds.

PROPERTY TAX

Property Taxes

Property taxes are levied on the property’s annual value or the property’s anticipated gross rent if it is leased unfurnished. The property’s annual value is determined by the local authorities where the property is located.

PROPERTY TAX
CLASSIFICATION	TAX RATE
General Tax	20% of annual value
Lighting Tax	5% of annual value
Water Tax	12% of annual value
Conservancy Tax	15% of annual value

CORPORATE TAX

INCOME TAX

Income and capital gains earned by companies are generally subject to corporate income tax at a flat rate of 25%. Income-generating expenses are deductible when calculating taxable income.

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