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Belgium vs Canada
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium
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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
25โ€“45%
Arizona reform reducing top rate; lower brackets widened
โ–ผ -5.0pp vs 2025
15โ€“33%
Federal brackets; new govt may revisit top rates
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
6โ€“21%
Some reduced rates restructured under reform
No change
5โ€“15%
GST/HST normalized after holiday period
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
25%
25% maintained; IP box regime continues
No change
15%
15% federal; Global Minimum Tax active
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
10โ€“33%
New flat 10% CGT on financial assets in reform
No change
~33.3%
2/3 inclusion rate maintained
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~46%
Reform targets reducing employer contributions over time
โ–ผ -2.0pp vs 2025
~12.3%
CPP contribution rates stabilizing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium โ€” Regional & Municipal Income Taxes

Belgium's 3 regions (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels) and 589 municipalities each add centimes additionnelles (additional centimes) to federal income tax. Municipal rates range from 0% to 9.5% of federal income tax, averaging ~7%. Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels have differing property tax (prรฉcompte immobilier) rates and housing policy incentives. The withholding tax on investment income (prรฉcompte mobilier) is federal at 30%. Belgium has no inheritance tax at federal level โ€” it's regional.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada โ€” Provincial Income & Sales Taxes

Canada's 10 provinces each levy their own income tax (4%โ€“25.75% top). Combined federal+provincial top rates exceed 50% in Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Quebec has its own QPP and QST (9.975%). Alberta has no provincial sales tax. HST replaces GST+PST in Atlantic provinces and Ontario. Property taxes are municipal.

โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025โ€“2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Belgium vs Canada: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช Belgium has a higher top income tax rate (25โ€“45% vs 15โ€“33%). ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Belgium has a higher consumption tax (6โ€“21% vs 5โ€“15%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada offers a lower corporate rate (15% vs 25%), which can influence business location decisions.

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