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Namibia vs Germany
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Namibia
vs
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
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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€“37%
37% top; oil revenues expected from 2026+
No change
14โ€“45%
Basic allowance ~โ‚ฌ12,336; bracket creep relief
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
15%
15% stable
No change
7โ€“19%
Standard 19% unchanged
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
32%
32%; petroleum fiscal regime evolving for new fields
No change
~29%
Coalition discussions on lowering to 25% ongoing
โ–ผ -0.5pp vs 2025
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0%
CGT reform discussions ongoing
No change
25%
Investment income reform proposals under review
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~9%
SSC; pension fund development
No change
~41.5%
Health insurance rising; pension base up
โ–ฒ +0.5pp vs 2025
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‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany โ€” Trade Tax (Gewerbesteuer) & Church Tax

Germany's 16 Bundeslรคnder apply federal income tax rates uniformly โ€” no state income tax variation. Municipalities levy Gewerbesteuer (trade tax) on business profits at ~7โ€“17% effective. Church tax (Kirchensteuer) of 8โ€“9% of income tax applies to registered members. The solidarity surcharge (Soli) now only applies to the top ~10% of earners.

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 Germany: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany has a higher top income tax rate (0โ€“37% vs 14โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Namibia is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Germany has a higher consumption tax (15% vs 7โ€“19%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany offers a lower corporate rate (29% 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 25%), benefiting investors.

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