Syria vs Germany
Tax Rate Comparison
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πΈπΎ Syria β Syria Tax System
Syria's tax system is severely fragmented by civil war (since 2011). The Assad government controls western Syria and maintains a nominal tax system; Kurdish authorities (AANES) control northeast Syria with separate taxation; Islamist factions control Idlib. Income tax nominally goes up to 22%. VAT is 10%. International sanctions (US, EU) limit economic activity. Infrastructure destruction and displacement have decimated the tax base. Reconstruction costs are estimated at $400 billion+.
π©πͺ Germany β Trade Tax (Gewerbesteuer) & Church Tax
Germany's 16 BundeslΓ€nder apply federal income tax rates uniformly β no state income tax variation. Municipalities levy Gewerbesteuer (trade tax) on business profits at ~7β17% effective. Church tax (Kirchensteuer) of 8β9% of income tax applies to registered members. The solidarity surcharge (Soli) now only applies to the top ~10% of earners.
Syria vs Germany: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π©πͺ Germany has a higher top income tax rate (0β22% vs 14β45%). πΈπΎ Syria is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Germany has a higher consumption tax (10% vs 7β19%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΈπΎ Syria offers a lower corporate rate (28% vs 29%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΈπΎ Syria taxes investment gains at a lower rate (22% vs 25%), benefiting investors.