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Peru vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Peru
vs
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
8–30%
Rates stable; tax formalization drive
No change
5–45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
18%
18% stable; digital services included
No change
8–10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
29.5%
29.5%; Pillar Two framework in development
No change
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
5%
5% dividend rate maintained
No change
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~32%
Mixed pension system; ONP and AFP reform progressing
No change
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ 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%–1% 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.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan β€” Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax

Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°‘η¨Ž) at a flat 10% on top of national income tax β€” 4% prefectural + 6% municipal. A reconstruction special income tax of 2.1% of national tax applies through 2037. Property acquisition tax and fixed asset tax (1.4% of assessed value) are levied locally. Large cities impose additional taxes on large businesses.

⚠️ 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.

Peru vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (8–30% vs 5–45%). πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Peru is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Peru has a higher consumption tax (18% vs 8–10%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Peru offers a lower corporate rate (29.5% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ͺ Peru taxes investment gains at a lower rate (5% vs 20.315%), benefiting investors.

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