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Sweden vs China
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden
vs
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Tax Year:

๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
32โ€“52%
Threshold adjustments; municipal variation continues
No change
3โ€“45%
Continued deduction reforms; threshold adjustments likely
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
6โ€“25%
Standard 25% maintained
No change
6โ€“13%
13%/9%/6% structure maintained
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
20.6%
Pillar Two compliance for MNCs
No change
25%
Pillar Two implementation progressing
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
30%
Capital income tax rate unchanged
No change
20%
National property tax reform bill still pending
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
31.42%
Employer social contributions unchanged
No change
~36%
Gradual unification of social insurance base ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden โ€” Municipal Income Tax

Sweden's 290 municipalities and 21 regions each set their own income tax, ranging from ~29% to 35% (avg ~32%). The state income tax of 20% only applies above ~SEK 598,500. Church of Sweden members pay ~1% church fee. No local corporate tax variation.

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China โ€” Provincial, Municipal & Surcharge Taxes

China's 34 provincial-level regions vary in social insurance rates (employer contributions: ~16โ€“23% depending on province). Cities impose Urban Maintenance & Construction Tax (1โ€“7% of VAT paid). Education surcharges add 3โ€“5%. Local governments levy land use taxes by city tier. Free Trade Zones often have preferential 15% corporate rates.

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

Sweden vs China: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden has a higher top income tax rate (32โ€“52% vs 3โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Sweden has a higher consumption tax (6โ€“25% vs 6โ€“13%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden offers a lower corporate rate (20.6% vs 25%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20% vs 30%), benefiting investors.

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