Myanmar Embassy in Singapore has announced that Myanmar citizens residing in Singapore are obligated to pay income tax starting from 12 December 2023.

There are photos of Myanmar citizens lining up in a long queue in front of Myanmar Embassy in Singapore shared on the social media by those went to pay income tax.

According to the statement issued by the Myanmar Embassy in Singapore on December 11, Myanmar citizens must pay income tax on salary income earned abroad, effective from 1 October 2023.

The Myanmar Embassy in Singapore will handle passport extensions and consular matters only after the payment of income tax from October 2023 onward. The monthly tax rate to be collected depends on the type of residence permit, with a two per cent tax applied to the set rate. However, holders of student passes will be exempted from paying income tax upon presentation of their current school certificates.

Similarly, individuals classified as dependents, including spouses, parents, sons or daughters of taxpayers, can extend their status by submitting the household list, birth certificate, and marriage contract. Those returning to Myanmar for various reasons are required to bring their income tax receipts, dependency certificates, or student certificates to the Myanmar Embassy in Singapore.