Peru vs United Kingdom
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¬π§ United Kingdom β Devolved, Council & Business Rates
Scotland sets its own income tax bands (six bands; top rate 48%). Wales has limited income tax-varying powers. Northern Ireland follows UK rates. All residents pay Council Tax to local authorities (typically Β£1,200βΒ£4,000+/year). Business rates are set nationally but collected locally. SDLT applies to property purchases (LBTT in Scotland, LTT in Wales).
Peru vs United Kingdom: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¬π§ United Kingdom has a higher top income tax rate (8β30% vs 0β45%). π΅πͺ Peru is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: United Kingdom has a higher consumption tax (18% vs 0β20%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¬π§ United Kingdom offers a lower corporate rate (25% vs 29.5%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π΅πͺ Peru taxes investment gains at a lower rate (5% vs 24%), benefiting investors.