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New Zealand vs Germany
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand
vs
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
Tax Year:

๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

Enter your income to see your estimated annual tax liability in each country โ€” side by side.

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
10.5โ€“39%
Thresholds may be adjusted; 39% top rate under review
No change
14โ€“45%
Basic allowance ~โ‚ฌ12,336; bracket creep relief
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
15%
15% maintained; no plans to change
No change
7โ€“19%
Standard 19% unchanged
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
28%
28% stable
No change
~29%
Coalition discussions on lowering to 25% ongoing
โ–ผ -0.5pp vs 2025
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0โ€“39%
No comprehensive CGT; Bright-line 2-year rule maintained
No change
25%
Investment income reform proposals under review
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~3.5%
ACC levy review; no major structural change
No change
~41.5%
Health insurance rising; pension base up
โ–ฒ +0.5pp vs 2025
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand โ€” Local & Regional Council Rates

New Zealand's 67 councils (cities and districts) levy property rates (analogous to council tax). There are no provincial or state-level income taxes โ€” all income tax is national. GST is a national tax. Regional councils levy rates for transport, environmental, and water services. Auckland Council is New Zealand's largest with significant combined rating authority. The Earthquake Commission (EQC) levy is a national building insurance premium.

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.

New Zealand vs Germany: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany has a higher top income tax rate (10.5โ€“39% vs 14โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand 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‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand offers a lower corporate rate (28% vs 29%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany taxes investment gains at a lower rate (25% vs 39%), benefiting investors.

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