North Korea
Eastern Asia · KP · 3 treaties
What is the tax system in North Korea?
North Korea's tax system is characterized by no income tax. The personal income tax rate is 0%, corporate tax rate is 0%, and VAT is 0%.
Tax profile
| Corporate income tax | 0% |
| Withholding — dividends | 0% |
| Withholding — interest | 0% |
| Withholding — royalties | 0% |
| VAT / GST (standard) | 0% |
| Personal income (top rate) | 0% |
| Capital gains | n/a |
| Tax system | No Income Tax |
| Residency threshold | — |
| Exit / departure tax | No |
| CFC rules | No |
| Transfer pricing | None |
| Digital nomad visa | No |
| Digital services tax | none |
| Global minimum tax (Pillar 2) | None |
Common questions
- What are the income tax rates in North Korea?
- North Korea has no income tax. The personal income tax rate is 0%.
- What is the corporate tax rate in North Korea?
- The corporate tax rate in North Korea is 0%.
- Does North Korea have a Value Added Tax (VAT)?
- Yes, North Korea has a Value Added Tax (VAT) with a standard rate of 0%.
Tax treaty network (3)
In-force double-tax treaty partners. Treaty-reduced withholding (dividends / interest / royalties) shown where the official source publishes a rate; otherwise the country's statutory rate applies unless the treaty text provides a reduction.
| Partner | Div | Int | Roy |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | — | — | — |
| Russia | — | — | — |
| Indonesia | — | — | — |