fry30 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Hi everyone, I got an offer to work in Myanmar for 3000 dollars + 1500 dollars allowance for accommodation. I don't understand well their tax system but it seems that the first 6 months there is 35% tax then around 25%, anyone knows about this? Also the accommodation are very expensive, any advice about the renting in Yangon would be appreciated. I have my wife and soon baby here in Thailand, so the purpose is to go there alone, make and save a maximum of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 I have two friends living there one teaches at the us international school , makes $3,200/month, gets free accommodations and saves $$/ his Thai wife is with him the other works for Carlsberg beer( setting up anew Brewery) they have 2 kids in the international school ( paid by company) their 4 bedroom house is $6,500/month! $1,500 might cover a nice room with a kitchen ( might). There is a real shortage of accommodations i am told 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry30 Posted January 20, 2015 Author Share Posted January 20, 2015 thanks for your answer, about the accommodation I told my company to take care of it, so I will be in the same situation than your friend. Does he manage to save money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhattan55 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Your income tax rate is 25% as a resident in Myanmar. It is 35% if you are not resident in Myanmar. Resident is defined as where you spend most of your time during the year, so if you are living in Myanmar for more than 180 days you will fall into the 25% tax bracket. $1500 housing allowance should get you decent accommodation in relative terms. The rental market in Yangon is tricky. A good real estate agent can make a difference. $3000 per month should allow you to save substantially because your rent is covered through the allowance, unless you need to supplement your rent with a contribution from your income. Even so you should have very respectable disposable income at the end of each month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Take car rental out of that. If you go for a house, then also maids, security etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Norton Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I have a friend working in Yangon that gets $10,000 clear a month and found a studio downtown (near Shangrila) for $250 a month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT555 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 it's a dump, avoid working there.......try again 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 it's a dump, avoid working there.......try again 2018. I enjoyed my 11 years working there - probably because I was working in making it a more tolerable place for people like you I guess...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
romeijoe Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 burma --myanma used to be a great country now every body and his dog wants to go there ---- rentals have gone through the roof etc etc etc one thing i know is it will never be the same again sorry for it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 first trip was back in 1988 when a bottle of JW and a carton of Cigs would help ya for the 7 days u were allowed to stay did Rangoon, Mandalay last year went back twice an booked for March Mandalay and points east/north still a fantastic place an kind /warm/friendly people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry30 Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 I got more information, I will be located in Mandalay and there is no tax on my salary, so it's 3000 dollars with free accommodation. Is life expensive in Mandalay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 You will do just fine :-) been there twice last year an heading up in March; I find Mandalay very nice, there some very good restaurants where a good Burmese meal will cost u $4-5 there is a very nice restaurant on the waterfront near where the ferry boats leave from that is very popular but a bit more but great for a beer or two, Many locals around I mostly use Mandalay as a base before heading out. Make sure to go see Zach a really nice American and been there for awhille http://www.mandalaymotorbike.com/ If u care to, drop me a pm, would love to meet ya when i go up in March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry30 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Sounds nice, thanks for the advices and invitation, let's see what happen, I don't know yet if I will fit to this new position. I'm leaving in 3 days and I'm wondering if there is any requirement for the visa, my company didn't mention anything about this so I guessed it's like for Thailand and I can get a visa exemption on arrival but my google checking didn't confirm that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 u need apply for a pre approved visa in advance to be issued one on arrival not sure 3 days is enough. http://evisa.moip.gov.mm/ Business visa they should have given u a letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry30 Posted February 1, 2015 Author Share Posted February 1, 2015 I think I got it, for the tourist visa it doesn't need to be done in advance but for the business visa it can be done at the airport on arrival. http://consult-myanmar.com/myanmar-business-visa/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman77 Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I read one time a report a year ago why the rental is so expensive in the capital, its the transport coasts of the building materials for houses that makes here so high! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 supply an demand in Yangon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fry30 Posted February 2, 2015 Author Share Posted February 2, 2015 anyone can confirm for the business visa on arrival? I don't need to go to the embassy but simply do it at the airport, is that correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) look at post 14 i wrote and ur link check the link You need to provide the following documents to apply for a Business Visa : 2 passport photos. An invitation letter from a local Myanmar registered company that is written on an official company letterhead inviting you to Myanmar to do business* A guarantor from the local Myanmar registered company that is inviting you to visit them. The guarantor should be the MD or Owner of the company as the Visa Section will ask to see a copy of the company registration certificate which only the owner or MD possesses. In some cases they will call the telephone number of the Myanmar company that is your guarantor and ask to speak to the MD of the company just to verify that your invitation letter is authentic.# A letter from your employer, written on your company’s letterhead – addressed to the Visa Section of the Myanmar Embassy stating the purpose of your business trip to Myanmar. Your business card. Duly filled business visa application form. Edited February 2, 2015 by phuketrichard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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