Canada vs Cuba
Tax Rate Comparison
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π¨π¦ Canada β Provincial Income & Sales Taxes
Canada's 10 provinces each levy their own income tax (4%β25.75% 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.
π¨πΊ Cuba β Provincial & Municipal Taxes
Cuba's 15 provinces and the special municipality of Isla de la Juventud have limited independent taxing powers under the centrally planned socialist system. The ONAT (Oficina Nacional de AdministraciΓ³n Tributaria) administers national taxes, while provincial and municipal governments collect local fees for services. Cuba underwent significant economic reform since 2010 β allowing self-employment (cuentapropistas) and private business (MIPYMES from 2021). Currency unification (2021) significantly restructured the fiscal landscape. The US embargo continues to severely distort the economy.
Canada vs Cuba: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¨πΊ Cuba has a higher top income tax rate (15β33% vs 15β50%). π¨π¦ Canada is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Canada has a higher consumption tax (5β15% vs 0%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¨π¦ Canada offers a lower corporate rate (15% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¨π¦ Canada taxes investment gains at a lower rate (33.3% vs 35%), benefiting investors.