Syria vs Japan
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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―π΅ Japan β Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax
Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°η¨) 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.
Syria vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π―π΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0β22% vs 5β45%). πΈπΎ Syria is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Both countries have comparable consumption tax rates (10% vs 8β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΈπΎ Syria offers a lower corporate rate (28% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π―π΅ Japan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20.315% vs 22%), benefiting investors.