North Korea Tax & Investment Guides

16 guides covering North Korea taxation, progressive PIT 0-5-10-20% (4 brackets), ~300K/month exemption, CIT 25% for foreign investment enterprises, transaction tax ~5% (simplified), state social EE 1% + ER 10%, CGT as ordinary income, dividends/interest 20% WHT to non-residents, property tax ~0.1%, and key investment topics for 2026.

Personal Tax & Residency

Progressive PIT 0-5-10-20% (4 brackets), ~300K/month exemption, foreign workers 20% flat on DPRK-source income

VAT & Indirect Tax

No VAT — uses transaction tax 3-15% on goods, simplified to 5% for calculation

Business & Corporate Tax

CIT 25% for foreign investment enterprises, ~10% domestic; State Planning Commission oversight

Investment & Savings

CGT as ordinary income at PIT rates, dividends/interest 20% WHT to non-residents

Property & Real Estate

Annual property tax ~0.1% assessed value (residential), state-owned land with use rights

Employment & Social Security

State social system EE ~1%, ER ~10% (simplified estimated rates)

Living & Business

Cost of living in controlled economy, business registration, visas — very restricted foreign access

North Korea Calculators (6)

Free calculators for North Korea salary, tax, and personal finance.

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