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Namibia vs China
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Namibia
vs
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Tax Year:

๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0โ€“37%
37% top; oil revenues expected from 2026+
No change
3โ€“45%
Continued deduction reforms; threshold adjustments likely
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
15%
15% stable
No change
6โ€“13%
13%/9%/6% structure maintained
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
32%
32%; petroleum fiscal regime evolving for new fields
No change
25%
Pillar Two implementation progressing
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0%
CGT reform discussions ongoing
No change
20%
National property tax reform bill still pending
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~9%
SSC; pension fund development
No change
~36%
Gradual unification of social insurance base ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Namibia โ€” Regional Councils & Local Authorities

Namibia's 14 regional councils and local authority councils levy property rates, business licences, and local fees. The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) administers national taxes. Namibia is a significant mining economy โ€” diamonds (Namdeb/De Beers), uranium (one of world's largest producers), copper. A major TotalEnergies Orange Basin offshore oil discovery is advancing toward production. Non-resident shareholders' tax (NRST) at 10%โ€“20% applies on dividends. Namibia has one of Africa's more functional tax administrations.

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.

Namibia vs China: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China has a higher top income tax rate (0โ€“37% vs 3โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Namibia is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Namibia has a higher consumption tax (15% vs 6โ€“13%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China offers a lower corporate rate (25% vs 32%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Namibia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 20%), benefiting investors.

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