Papua New Guinea Wealth & Property Tax
Detailed wealth & property tax rates and rules for Papua New Guinea in 2026.
Wealth Tax
Papua New Guinea does not impose a wealth tax.
Wealth Tax Rate
0%
Inheritance / Estate Tax
Papua New Guinea does not impose an inheritance tax or estate duty. The transfer of assets on death is generally not subject to tax, though income tax may apply to any income earned by the estate.
Top Rate
0%
Property Tax
Property taxes in PNG are administered at the provincial and local government levels. Land in PNG is predominantly held under customary tenure by traditional landowners, with only a small proportion of land held under formal registered title. Rates and land taxes apply to properties in urban areas held under formal title, with rates varying by local government area.
How Papua New Guinea Wealth Tax compares
Papua New Guinea does not tax net wealth. 191 of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks take the same approach, which is useful context when weighing where to live, invest, or incorporate.
