Peru vs Australia
Tax Rate Comparison
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π΅πͺ Peru β Municipal Taxes & Regional Licenses
Peru's 25 regions and 1,874 municipalities have limited tax powers. Municipalities levy Impuesto Predial (property tax at 0.2%β1% of self-assessed value), vehicle tax (Impuesto al Patrimonio Vehicular), and business licences. Alcabala (property transfer tax) is municipal at 3% of value above 10 UIT. The national tax authority (SUNAT) administers income and VAT taxes. Peru has a flat corporate rate and progressive personal income tax system.
π¦πΊ Australia β State & Territory Taxes
Australia's 6 states and 2 territories levy payroll tax (4.75%β6.85%), stamp duty on property, and land tax on investment properties. There is no state income tax β income tax is federal only. The Stage 3 tax cuts (effective July 2024) restructured brackets significantly. The ACT is progressively replacing stamp duty with broad-based land value tax. Councils levy rates on property owners.
Peru vs Australia: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¦πΊ Australia has a higher top income tax rate (8β30% vs 0β45%). π΅πͺ Peru is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Peru has a higher consumption tax (18% vs 10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (29.5% vs 25β30%).
π Capital Gains: π΅πͺ Peru taxes investment gains at a lower rate (5% vs 22.5%), benefiting investors.