Germany vs Peru
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΅πͺ Peru β Municipal Taxes & Regional Licenses
Peru's 25 regions and 1,874 municipalities have limited tax powers. Municipalities levy Impuesto Predial (property tax at 0.2%β1% of self-assessed value), vehicle tax (Impuesto al Patrimonio Vehicular), and business licences. Alcabala (property transfer tax) is municipal at 3% of value above 10 UIT. The national tax authority (SUNAT) administers income and VAT taxes. Peru has a flat corporate rate and progressive personal income tax system.
Germany vs Peru: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π©πͺ Germany has a higher top income tax rate (14β45% vs 8β30%). π΅πͺ Peru is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Germany has a higher consumption tax (7β19% vs 18%).
π’ Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (~29% vs 29.5%).
π Capital Gains: π΅πͺ Peru taxes investment gains at a lower rate (5% vs 25%), benefiting investors.