Germany vs Chile
Tax Rate Comparison
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π©πͺ Germany β Trade Tax (Gewerbesteuer) & Church Tax
Germany's 16 BundeslΓ€nder apply federal income tax rates uniformly β no state income tax variation. Municipalities levy Gewerbesteuer (trade tax) on business profits at ~7β17% effective. Church tax (Kirchensteuer) of 8β9% of income tax applies to registered members. The solidarity surcharge (Soli) now only applies to the top ~10% of earners.
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.
Germany vs Chile: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π©πͺ Germany has a higher top income tax rate (14β45% vs 0β40%). π¨π± Chile is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Both countries have comparable consumption tax rates (7β19% vs 19%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¨π± Chile offers a lower corporate rate (27% vs 29%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¨π± Chile taxes investment gains at a lower rate (22% vs 25%), benefiting investors.