Haiti vs Germany
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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ππΉ Haiti β Haiti Tax Overview
Haiti's tax system is administered by the Direction GΓ©nΓ©rale des ImpΓ΄ts (DGI). Persistent political instability, gang control of large territories, and institutional collapse since 2021 have severely undermined tax collection. Most economic activity is informal. A CARICOM member, Haiti has the lowest per-capita tax revenue in the Western Hemisphere.
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.
Haiti vs Germany: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π©πͺ Germany has a higher top income tax rate (0β30% vs 14β45%). ππΉ Haiti is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Germany has a higher consumption tax (10% vs 7β19%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π©πͺ Germany offers a lower corporate rate (29% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π©πͺ Germany taxes investment gains at a lower rate (25% vs 30%), benefiting investors.