Ghana vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison
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π¬π Ghana β District Assembly Taxes
Ghana's 261 district assemblies levy property rates, basic rates (on adults), entertainment tax, and business operating levies. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) administers national taxes. A key local levy is the Development Levy. Accra Metropolitan Assembly and Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly have the highest property rates. Ghana has faced significant fiscal challenges including a 2023 IMF bailout. An e-levy (1.5% on electronic transfers) was introduced in 2022, controversially, and later modified.
π―π΅ Japan β Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax
Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°η¨) at a flat 10% on top of national income tax β 4% prefectural + 6% municipal. A reconstruction special income tax of 2.1% of national tax applies through 2037. Property acquisition tax and fixed asset tax (1.4% of assessed value) are levied locally. Large cities impose additional taxes on large businesses.
Ghana vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π―π΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0β35% vs 5β45%). π¬π Ghana is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Ghana has a higher consumption tax (15% vs 8β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¬π Ghana offers a lower corporate rate (25% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π―π΅ Japan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20.315% vs 25%), benefiting investors.