Country tax profile · 2026
Bhutan income tax
What a nomad, retiree or founder needs before moving to Bhutan: the real rate, what actually gets taxed, and the residency bar you must clear. Local currency: BTN.
Bhutan tax calculator
Enter your income to estimate what you would pay in Bhutan, as an employee or running your own company, and see the best-value cities. Get the full breakdown plus a vetted advisor by email.
How much is income tax in Bhutan?
Bhutan taxes personal income at rates up to 30%. Under the new 2025 law residents are taxed on their income; historically personal income tax applied to Bhutanese source income.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Bhutan and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
Capital gains, wealth & property tax
- Capital gains: No capital gains tax for individuals selling personal, non-business assets under the 2025 Act. Source: The Bhutanese
- Wealth tax: No wealth tax
Inheritance & gift tax in Bhutan
No inheritance or estate tax in Bhutan N/A
Corporate tax & VAT
The standard corporate profits tax is 22%.
How to become a tax resident of Bhutan
Resident if present in Bhutan 183+ days or domiciled there (Income Tax Act 2025, residential status, s.226); Bhutanese citizens/residents/others with gross income above Nu 300,000 from the taxable sources are liable to PIT.
Cost of living & lifestyle
Cost of living is about 23% of the US level, with average purchasing power near $19k (PPP). Pick a city below to see its monthly climate and cost.
Banking in Bhutan
You will want a local or multi-currency account for rent, bills and getting paid.
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Climate & cost by city
Average monthly temperature (°C) and rainfall. Climate: Open-Meteo ERA5; cost of living: World Bank PPP (same-year pairing), omitted where unavailable.
Bhutan tax treaty guides
Detailed double-tax-treaty guides (withholding rates on dividends, interest and royalties) are available for 1 of Bhutan's partners:
Who can help you in Bhutan
Vetted partners for the move: immigration and tax lawyers, relocation services, banking and eSIM, guides and local experts. One Gold partner and up to three standard listings per country.
Expats in Bhutan
The free Bhutan expat community: who is already there, who is arriving, the Telegram group and straight answers on the paperwork. Expats in Bhutan →
Members see each other by first name, origin and plans. Emails stay private.
Planning a move to Bhutan?
The headline rate is the easy part. Residency, banking and exiting your current tax net are where it goes wrong. Get matched with a vetted Bhutan advisor.
Talk to a Bhutan advisor →Bhutan income tax FAQ
How much is income tax in Bhutan?
Bhutan taxes personal income at rates up to 30%. Under the new 2025 law residents are taxed on their income; historically personal income tax applied to Bhutanese source income.
Does Bhutan tax capital gains?
No capital gains tax for individuals selling personal, non-business assets under the 2025 Act. Source: The Bhutanese
How do you become a tax resident of Bhutan?
Resident if present in Bhutan 183+ days or domiciled there (Income Tax Act 2025, residential status, s.226); Bhutanese citizens/residents/others with gross income above Nu 300,000 from the taxable sources are liable to PIT.