Nigeria vs Portugal
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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π³π¬ Nigeria β State & Local Government Taxes
Nigeria's 36 states and FCT each have their own Personal Income Tax Law (PITL), though rates follow a national schedule. States levy property rates, land use charges, and business premises levies. The 774 local government areas (LGAs) levy tenement rates and market fees. Only federal employees and residents in the FCT pay federal income tax to FIRS; all others pay to state tax authorities. VAT revenue is shared: 15% FIRS, 50% states, 35% LGAs.
π΅πΉ Portugal β Municipal & Regional Taxes
Portugal's 18 districts and 308 municipalities levy a municipal IRS surcharge (Derrama Municipal) of up to 1.5% of taxable income on residents. Municipalities also apply the Derrama Municipal on corporate profits (up to 1.5%). Madeira and Azores autonomous regions have their own lower tax regimes: Madeira has a 14.7% corporate rate in the MIBC (international business centre). Real estate transfer taxes (IMT) are municipal. The NHR (Non-Habitual Resident) regime attracted many foreigners until 2024 when it was replaced by IFICI.
Nigeria vs Portugal: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π΅πΉ Portugal has a higher top income tax rate (7β24% vs 13.25β48%). π³π¬ Nigeria is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Portugal has a higher consumption tax (7.5% vs 6β23%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π΅πΉ Portugal offers a lower corporate rate (19% vs 25%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π³π¬ Nigeria taxes investment gains at a lower rate (10% vs 28%), benefiting investors.