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Luxembourg vs China
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ Luxembourg
vs
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
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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€“42%
Tax reform package continuing; thresholds indexed
No change
3โ€“45%
Continued deduction reforms; threshold adjustments likely
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
3โ€“17%
Standard 17% maintained
No change
6โ€“13%
13%/9%/6% structure maintained
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
~24.94%
Global minimum tax fully embedded in domestic law
No change
25%
Pillar Two implementation progressing
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0โ€“42%
No major reform
No change
20%
National property tax reform bill still pending
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~27%
Pension reform discussions; contribution structure stable
No change
~36%
Gradual unification of social insurance base ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ Luxembourg โ€” Municipal Business & Property Taxes

Luxembourg's 102 communes levy the Gewerbesteuer (business tax) on companies at rates set by each commune (base rate 3% + municipal multiplier 175%โ€“400% = effective 6โ€“10.5%), and communal income tax additionals on individuals. Luxembourg City has higher rates than rural communes. The combined corporate tax (national + municipal) ranges from ~24.9% to ~26.01%. Luxembourg is a major holding company and fund domicile jurisdiction with extensive tax treaty networks.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China โ€” Provincial, Municipal & Surcharge Taxes

China's 34 provincial-level regions vary in social insurance rates (employer contributions: ~16โ€“23% depending on province). Cities impose Urban Maintenance & Construction Tax (1โ€“7% of VAT paid). Education surcharges add 3โ€“5%. Local governments levy land use taxes by city tier. Free Trade Zones often have preferential 15% corporate rates.

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.

Luxembourg vs China: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China has a higher top income tax rate (0โ€“42% vs 3โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡บ Luxembourg is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Luxembourg has a higher consumption tax (3โ€“17% vs 6โ€“13%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (~24.94% vs 25%).

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 42%), benefiting investors.

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