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France vs Canada
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France
vs
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0โ€“45%
Surcharges normalized; inflation adjustment
No change
15โ€“33%
Federal brackets; new govt may revisit top rates
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
5.5โ€“20%
Standard 20% maintained
No change
5โ€“15%
GST/HST normalized after holiday period
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
25%
Large company surcharge expired; flat 25%
No change
15%
15% federal; Global Minimum Tax active
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
30%
PFU at 30% maintained
No change
~33.3%
2/3 inclusion rate maintained
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~45%
Contribution rates stable; healthcare costs rising
No change
~12.3%
CPP contribution rates stabilizing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France โ€” Local & Regional Contributions

France's 18 regions and 96 metropolitan departments do not set income tax but levy business taxes (CFE; CVAE abolished 2024). Taxe fonciรจre (property tax) is set by communes and has risen sharply. Taxe d'habitation was abolished for primary residences. Employers pay apprenticeship tax (0.68%) and professional training levies.

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.

France vs Canada: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France has a higher top income tax rate (0โ€“45% vs 15โ€“33%). ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Canada is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: France has a higher consumption tax (5.5โ€“20% 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.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France taxes investment gains at a lower rate (30% vs 33.3%), benefiting investors.

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