Country tax profile · 2026
Russia income tax
How Russia taxes income
Russia taxes personal income at rates up to 22%. Tax residents, meaning 183 days or more, are taxed on worldwide income
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Russia and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
Russia income tax brackets (2026)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| up to 2,400,000 RUB | 13% |
| up to 5,000,000 RUB | 15% |
| up to 20,000,000 RUB | 18% |
| up to 50,000,000 RUB | 20% |
| over the top bracket | 22% |
National brackets; local or regional surcharges may apply on top.
How Russia's income tax compares
Russia's top income tax of 22% is the 136th highest of the 197 countries we track, against a global average of 27.9% and a Europe average of 30.8%.
Countries with a similar income tax
Estonia (22%) · Liechtenstein (22.4%) · Czech Republic (23%) · Albania (23%) · Isle of Man (21%) · Afghanistan (20%)
Who is a tax resident of Russia?
Resident if present in Russia 183+ days in any 12 consecutive months; residents taxed on worldwide income
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What is the income tax rate in Russia?
Russia taxes personal income at rates up to 22%. Tax residents, meaning 183 days or more, are taxed on worldwide income