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Nigeria vs Spain
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Nigeria
vs
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
7–24%
Tax reform bill (2024) restructuring rates; implementation phased
No change
19–47%
National rates stable; community variation continues
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
7.5%
7.5% maintained; reform bill proposes higher rate
No change
4–21%
Basic food VAT returning toward normal rates
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
25%
Reform bill reducing to 25% for large companies
β–Ό -5.0pp vs 2025
25%
25% standard; digital services levy discussions
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
10%
10% stable
No change
19–28%
Progressive savings tax maintained
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
18%
18% total maintained; pension fund growing
No change
~37.2%
MEI surcharge continues gradual increase to 2032
β–² +0.2pp vs 2025
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ 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.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain β€” Autonomous Community & Municipal Taxes

Spain's 17 autonomous communities set their own half of income tax. Madrid applies significant reductions while Catalonia has higher regional rates. The Basque Country and Navarre have special tax regimes (concierto econΓ³mico). Municipal taxes include IBI (property tax) and IAE (business activity tax). Effective top rates (national + regional) range from ~43% (Madrid) to ~54% in some communities.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025–2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Nigeria vs Spain: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain has a higher top income tax rate (7–24% vs 19–47%). πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Nigeria is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Spain has a higher consumption tax (7.5% vs 4–21%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (25% vs 25%).

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Nigeria taxes investment gains at a lower rate (10% vs 28%), benefiting investors.

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