Country tax profile · 2026
Bolivia income tax
What a nomad, retiree or founder needs before moving to Bolivia: the real rate, what actually gets taxed, and the residency bar you must clear. Local currency: BOB.
Bolivia tax calculator
Enter your income to estimate what you would pay in Bolivia, 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 Bolivia?
Bolivia taxes personal income at rates up to 13%. Foreign source income is exempt; Bolivian income is taxed at 13% RC-IVA, which can be offset against VAT.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Bolivia 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 separate capital gains tax for individuals; foreign-source gains not taxed (territorial). Bolivian-source gains generally outside RC-IVA scope for non-habitual individuals.
- Wealth tax: The large fortunes tax (IGF) has applied since 2020 to high net wealth.
Inheritance & gift tax in Bolivia
The tax on inheritances and free transfers applies to estates and gifts of registrable assets. 1% for a spouse, ascendants and descendants; 10% for siblings and nephews or nieces; 20% for other beneficiaries.
Corporate tax & VAT
The standard corporate profits tax is 25%.
How to become a tax resident of Bolivia
Domicile/residence based, but territorial: individuals are taxed only on Bolivian-source income regardless of nationality or residence.
Cost of living & lifestyle
Cost of living is about 40% of the US level, with average purchasing power near $13k (PPP). Pick a city below to see its monthly climate and cost.
Banking in Bolivia
You will want a local or multi-currency account for rent, bills and getting paid. See our guide to the best banks in Bolivia.
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.
Bolivia tax treaty guides
Detailed double-tax-treaty guides (withholding rates on dividends, interest and royalties) are available for 5 of Bolivia's partners:
France · Germany · Spain · Sweden · United Kingdom
Who can help you in Bolivia
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 Bolivia
The free Bolivia expat community: who is already there, who is arriving, the Telegram group and straight answers on the paperwork. Expats in Bolivia →
Members see each other by first name, origin and plans. Emails stay private.
Planning a move to Bolivia?
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 Bolivia advisor.
Talk to a Bolivia advisor →Bolivia income tax FAQ
How much is income tax in Bolivia?
Bolivia taxes personal income at rates up to 13%. Foreign source income is exempt; Bolivian income is taxed at 13% RC-IVA, which can be offset against VAT.
Does Bolivia tax capital gains?
No separate capital gains tax for individuals; foreign-source gains not taxed (territorial). Bolivian-source gains generally outside RC-IVA scope for non-habitual individuals.
How do you become a tax resident of Bolivia?
Domicile/residence based, but territorial: individuals are taxed only on Bolivian-source income regardless of nationality or residence.