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Country overview
Understand the country and business environment.
Myanmar Overview
A current country profile: geography, population, capital, languages, currency and the time difference with Japan.
Population: 2025 estimate / Country facts checked October 2026Business EnvironmentBusiness Environment
Economic conditions and the business environment, based on World Bank publications released in 2026.
Published June 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Why Myanmar?Why Myanmar?
Investment trends and operating considerations from JETRO’s October 2026 report and JBIC’s 2025 survey.
JETRO: October 2026 / JBIC: FY2025 surveyJapanese Business PresenceJapanese Business Presence
Japanese businesses in Myanmar: JCCM membership, business plans and ASEAN comparisons, based on the latest available JETRO reports.
JCCM: April 2026 · JETRO survey: FY2025Economy & statistics
Explore the economy through data.
ASEAN Economic Comparison
Compare eleven ASEAN economies by population, GDP, growth, inflation and current account balance using the October 2026 IMF WEO.
IMF: October 2026 / 2025 and 2026 columnsMyanmar Macroeconomic TrendsMyanmar Macroeconomic Trends
Explore growth, fiscal and current account balances, and inflation using the October 2026 IMF WEO.
IMF: October 2026 / WEO columns 2011–2031Myanmar Business TimelineMyanmar Business Timeline
Explore key business changes from 2011 to 2026 by period and topic, with recent developments, practical checkpoints and sources.
Sources checked: 13 October 2026 / Coverage: 2011–2026Legal & investment framework
Understand the framework for doing business.
Myanmar Tax Overview
A visual guide to Myanmar corporate, commercial and personal income tax for FY 2026–27, with current changes, deadlines and sources.
FY 2026–27 / Sources checked: 13 October 2026Myanmar Investment LawMyanmar Investment Law
A visual guide to Permit and Endorsement routes, tax incentives and land use, with the 2026 funding criteria and regional review updates.
March & August 2026 changes / Checked 13 October 2026Myanmar Companies LawMyanmar Companies Law
A visual guide to incorporation, the 35% foreign-ownership test, resident directors and annual returns, including 2026 company-name guidance.
May 2026 practice updates / Checked 13 October 2026Parliaments & legislative systemMyanmar parliaments & legislative system
Explore the system and 17 detailed parliamentary profiles, covering composition, functions and policies in three languages.
Checked by Nagani · 2026-10-18Government organizationsGovernment organizations of Myanmar
Eight categories, 30 ministries and 14 regional governments. Read full portal profiles, tables and images in three languages.
Retrieved by Nagani · 2026-10-18Government contactsMyanmar government contact directory
All 280 contacts published in the government directory. Search department names, telephone numbers, email addresses and locations.
Retrieved by Nagani · 2026-10-18Judicial institutionsJudicial institutions of Myanmar
Supreme Court, Constitutional Tribunal and Revenue Appellate Tribunal: full portal profiles, history, jurisdiction, charts and materials in three languages.
Retrieved by Nagani · 2026-10-18Commissions & committeesCommissions and city development committees of Myanmar
Election, anti-corruption and human rights commissions and three city development committees: complete duties, organization, contacts and services in three languages.
Retrieved by Nagani · 2026-10-18Tax ComplianceMyanmar Tax Compliance
Filing and payment deadlines by frequency, the FY 2026–27 quarterly calendar, electronic filing, withholding and record keeping.
FY 2026–27 IRD forms / Checked 13 October 2026Investment IncentivesMyanmar Investment Incentives
Compare MIC and SEZ incentives: income tax holidays, 2026 funding conditions and the facts to prepare before applying.
MIC Notification 1/2026 & legal frameworks / Checked 13 October 2026Special Economic ZonesMyanmar Special Economic Zones
Thilawa today, Free Zone and Promotion Zone compared, and the path to investment approval and registration.
Company figures: January 2026 / Checked 13 October 2026State-Reserved ActivitiesState-Reserved Activities in Myanmar
The twelve reserved fields, exceptions for private participation, MIC restrictions and sector permissions.
Legal frameworks & entry conditions / Checked 13 October 2026Glossary
Clarify the language of business.
Industries
27 sectors. Six connected fields.
Start with a field. Find your sector.
Choose a field to jump to its sectors.Energy & resources
Energy supply and responsible resource sourcing.
Oil & Gas
Separate upstream projects from fuel imports, storage and distribution. Assess the contract and delivery chain alongside supply.
September 2026 analysis / Reviewed October 2026Hydropower
Connect the capacity baseline with water availability, transmission and offtake conditions.
End-2025 / IRENA 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Renewable Energy
Compare rooftop solar and batteries by usable power and lifetime service costs, not only equipment price.
2026 model estimate / not a quotation / Reviewed October 2026Metals & Mining
Separate production statistics from rights, extraction, processing and trading conditions. Make provenance a starting point.
2024 / USGS country statistics / Reviewed October 2026Forest Products
For timber, furniture and processed wood, assess lawful sourcing alongside species and quality.
2025 assessment / reviewed October 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Production & consumption
Making products and serving everyday needs.
Construction Materials
Assess cement, steel, aggregates and finishes through capacity, specifications, delivery and on-site acceptance.
2024 estimate / USGS / Reviewed October 2026Household & Personal Care
Household goods and cosmetics need product-specific checks for classification, use, labelling and sourcing.
Official guide checked 14 October 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Food & Beverage
Connect sourcing, processing, storage and delivery; distinguish installed plant from usable production capacity.
2024/25 / surveyed in 2025 / Reviewed October 2026Textiles & Apparel
Assess delivery, quality and cost alongside working conditions and traceability, from selection through ongoing review.
March 2026 / 356th Governing Body / Reviewed October 2026Multiline Retail
Connect assortment, price, replenishment and payment with affordability and access.
2026 publication · health, education & living standards / Reviewed October 2026People & society
Learning, communication and wellbeing.
Education Services
Design schools, vocational learning, languages and corporate training around learners’ goals and access.
UNICEF estimate / 2026 programme / Reviewed October 2026Media
Plan advertising, publishing, video and digital communication around accuracy, rights and distribution.
2026 index / RSF / Reviewed October 2026Hotels & Tourism
Separate tourism statistics from current travel and operating conditions; assess guests and costs property by property.
Annual data year / checked October 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Health Care Services
Assess clinical services, diagnostics, referrals and home support through both need and capacity to deliver quality care.
2026 planning estimate / published February 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Pharmaceuticals
Connect product registration, authorised sourcing, storage and supply; match manufacturer, dosage form and strength.
FDA notices checked 14 October 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Mobility & logistics
Connections that move people and goods.
Aviation
Separate passenger and cargo operations; verify schedules, connections and acceptance conditions.
Published September 2026 / World Bank / Reviewed October 2026Road & Rail
Review road and rail access, handling and alternatives to plan dependable recurring movements.
September 2026 transport analysis / Reviewed October 2026Logistics
Map time and cost from port or border through storage to delivery, then connect it to procurement and stock.
2024 observation / published September 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Finance & digital
The systems behind finance and information.
Banks
Plan accounts, domestic payments, cross-border transfers and cash management around the purpose of each transaction.
19 June 2026 statement / checked 14 October / Reviewed October 2026Insurance
Match business property, liability, people and travel exposures with coverage, exclusions and claims conditions.
Official portal and product terms checked October 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Securities
Distinguish the Main Board from the registration market, then examine disclosures, trading terms and liquidity.
YSX official list / checked 14 October 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Consumer Finance
Distinguish consumer lending and microfinance; examine affordability, transparent terms, funding and collections.
Multidimensional assessment published October 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Software & Services
Scope business systems, cloud tools and digital services around users’ conditions and operational ownership.
January 2025 / published December 2025 / Reviewed October 2026Telecommunications & Equipment
Review connectivity, contracts and handset registration alongside office network requirements.
March 2026 announcement / rules from 1 April / Reviewed October 2026Construction & property
Places for businesses and communities.
Construction & Engineering
Connect structure, construction, power and maintenance across new builds, repairs and upgrades.
Published 13 October 2026 / Reviewed October 2026Real Estate Development
Plan housing, commercial and industrial space by connecting rights, structure, infrastructure and occupier needs.
UNDP programme results / October 2026 update / Reviewed October 2026Real Estate Services
Connect requirements, inspections, rights and services with contracts and handover for offices, shops, factories and homes.
Reference: recovery update of 13 October 2026 / Reviewed October 2026