What to ask for in an expat package

Hi guys,

I am in the process of negotiating a job in Myanmar and wondered if you could recommend what I need to make sure is included in the "expat package". The agency is being vague at the moment just saying that accommodation and medical will be taken care of.

Any idea of the tax situation?

Thanks,

Paul

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Hi,

accommodation is really expensive in Yangon, thus ask for the budget that will be allocated to it. 3000/4000 should do it if you are alone, add 1000/1500 if you are coming with your family.

For medical insurance, make sure you are also covered in Thailand as there is no good hospital in Yangon. For anything serious, you will have to go to Bangkok.

As for the tax, it is still not very clear :
- Be just aware that there is no tax agreement with other countries, so just ask in your home country how they will consider your salary paid and taxed in Myanmar
- negotiate a net net salary, leaving on your company to pay any taxes that is due, be it corporate or personal taxes.

Cheers

Julien

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Agree with Jalafrance for accommodation &medicalinsurance. You must request for a vehical with fuel expense.
For the income tax, they will deduct from your salary and paid for you locally. How much is you can read following.

Income tax
As per Myanmar current income tax law,  a resident foreigner is subject to tax on all income derived from sources within or outside Myanmar.
Individuals working for Myanmar Foreign Investment Law companies are treated as resident foreigners, but they are not taxed on their personal foreign income sourced outside
Myanmar
Individuals working for Myanmar Foreign Investment Law companies are treated as
resident foreigners regardless of their period of stay in Myanmar.
Salary income is taxed at progressive rates ranging from 1% to 20%.

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