Chile vs Malaysia
Tax Rate Comparison
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π¨π± Chile β Municipal & Regional Taxes
Chile's 16 regions and 346 municipalities do not levy separate income taxes. Municipalities charge patente municipal (business licence fee) based on capital, typically 0.25%β0.5% of net equity/year, capped at ~$8,000 USD. Property tax (contribuciones de bienes raΓces) is national in structure but rates vary 0.075%β1.2% by property type. The SII (tax authority) is national. The Royalty Minero (mining royalty) is a significant revenue source in copper-producing regions.
π²πΎ Malaysia β State & Local Authority Taxes
Malaysia's 13 states and 3 federal territories have limited independent taxing powers. States levy quit rent (cukai tanah) on land, assessment rates (cukai pintu/taksiran) on property through local councils, and royalties on natural resources. Petroleum royalties are a major state revenue in Sabah, Sarawak, and Terengganu. Local councils (majlis perbandaran) levy property assessment at 6%β12% of estimated annual rental value. No state income taxes exist β this is federal.
Chile vs Malaysia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¨π± Chile has a higher top income tax rate (0β40% vs 0β30%). π²πΎ Malaysia is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Chile has a higher consumption tax (19% vs 10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π²πΎ Malaysia offers a lower corporate rate (24% vs 27%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¨π± Chile taxes investment gains at a lower rate (22% vs 30%), benefiting investors.