Question 1

What is the Stamp Duty rate on real estate transfers in Yangon and other regions?

Accepted Answer

Under the Myanmar Stamp Act, property transfers incur 4% stamp duty in Yangon (2% base stamp duty + 2% municipal development surcharge), and 2% in other states and regions.

Question 2

What is the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rate on real estate sales in Myanmar?

Accepted Answer

Under the Union Tax Law, individuals and corporations selling property pay a flat 10.0% Capital Gains Tax on the net capital gain above acquisition cost.

Question 3

What deed registration fee applies at the Office of the Registrar of Deeds?

Accepted Answer

Registration of property conveyancing deeds incurs an official registration fee of 0.5% of the transaction contract or officially assessed market value.

Question 4

Can foreign citizens buy freehold land or apartments in Myanmar?

Accepted Answer

Under the Transfer of Immovable Property Restriction Act, foreigners cannot own land; however, foreign nationals may purchase up to 40% of units in registered Condominiums.

Question 5

How is property valuation assessed for stamp duty in Myanmar?

Accepted Answer

Stamp duty is assessed based on the higher of the declared purchase price or the official benchmark valuation set by the Township Property Valuation Committee.

Statutory Component	Amount / Metric
Statutory Stamp Duty & Municipal Surcharge	--
Capital Gains Tax (10% CGT on Profit)	--
Deed Registration & Title Processing Fee	--
Total Statutory Real Estate Transfer Outlay	--

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