Somalia vs New Zealand
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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πΈπ΄ Somalia β Somalia Tax System
Somalia's formal tax system is extremely limited. The Federal Government has been rebuilding fiscal capacity since 2012 after decades of civil war. Tax revenue is less than 2% of GDP. Customs duties at ports (especially Mogadishu) are the main revenue source. Al-Shabaab controls much of the south and runs a parallel extortion-based taxation system. Income tax legislation exists on paper but enforcement is minimal.
π³πΏ New Zealand β Local & Regional Council Rates
New Zealand's 67 councils (cities and districts) levy property rates (analogous to council tax). There are no provincial or state-level income taxes β all income tax is national. GST is a national tax. Regional councils levy rates for transport, environmental, and water services. Auckland Council is New Zealand's largest with significant combined rating authority. The Earthquake Commission (EQC) levy is a national building insurance premium.
Somalia vs New Zealand: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π³πΏ New Zealand has a higher top income tax rate (0β30% vs 10.5β39%). πΈπ΄ Somalia is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: New Zealand has a higher consumption tax (10% vs 15%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π³πΏ New Zealand offers a lower corporate rate (28% vs 30%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΈπ΄ Somalia taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 39%), benefiting investors.