Malta vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
Enter your income to see your estimated annual tax liability in each country β side by side.
π²πΉ Malta β Local Council Taxes
Malta's 68 local councils (kunsilli lokali) have limited taxing powers β primarily fees for refuse collection, minor local services, and permits. Income tax, VAT, and company tax are all national. Malta is a significant EU financial services hub offering a full imputation dividend tax credit system that can reduce corporate effective tax rates to as low as 5% for non-resident shareholders. Malta has attracted gaming companies, crypto regulation pioneers, and financial services firms with its competitive holding company structures and refund system.
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.
Malta vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π―π΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0β35% vs 5β45%). π²πΉ Malta is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Malta has a higher consumption tax (5β18% vs 8β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π―π΅ Japan offers a lower corporate rate (30.62% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π²πΉ Malta taxes investment gains at a lower rate (12% vs 20.315%), benefiting investors.