I-Passport Index
Asia-Pacific

Cambodia

Baseline rank
#40 / 116
Baseline score
66.6
Factor scores

How Cambodia performs

Tax

90.3
Very strong

Light taxes. Cambodia has one of the lightest tax burdens in the index, 18th of 123. You keep more of what you earn here than in most countries we cover. Personal income tax 0-20%, corporate tax 0-30%, VAT 10%.

Source: Heritage Foundation, Index of Economic Freedom (Tax Burden sub-score)

Safety

58.5
Moderate

Some concerns. Cambodia is less peaceful than most countries in the index (77th of 117). Look closely at the area you would live in.

Source: Institute for Economics and Peace, Global Peace Index

Cost of Living

85.6
Very strong

Affordable. Everyday life costs less here than in most countries we cover: Cambodia is 35th of 118.

Source: Numbeo Cost of Living Index

Education

31.9
Weak

Below average. Education here is weaker than in most countries we cover (94th of 120). Families may want to look at international schools.

Source: UNDP & MBRF, Global Knowledge Index

Every figure is published by the institution named against it. We do not adjust, model or estimate the underlying values. See the formulas.

Tax and citizenship

The detail behind the scores

Taxation

Corporate income tax 0-30% Applicable tax rate varies based on the amount of income earned, nature of the business and structure of the business
Personal income tax 0-20% Applicable tax rate varies based on the amount of income and residency status
Standard VAT 10%

Rates change without notice. Confirm with the relevant tax authority before acting.

Naturalization Requirements and Immigration Pathway

Residence for naturalization
7 years
Language requirement
Yes
Proficiency in Khmer language
Investment Immigration Pathways
Cambodia My Second Home Program
Cambodia Business Visa Program (EB Visa)
Official language
Khmer
Dual citizenship
Allows dual citizenship
Pathways

2 immigration pathways

Cambodia Business Visa Program (EB Visa)
Minimum investment: USD 50,000Processing time: 1-2 Months
Program details
Cambodia My Second Home Program (CM2H)
Minimum investment: USD 100,000Processing time: 4-6 months
Program details

Program terms change. Always confirm the current rules with the issuing authority before acting. This page is informational and is not legal or tax advice.

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