Syria vs New Zealand
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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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+.
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.
Syria vs New Zealand: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π³πΏ New Zealand has a higher top income tax rate (0β22% vs 10.5β39%). πΈπΎ Syria is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: New Zealand has a higher consumption tax (10% vs 15%).
π’ Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (28% vs 28%).
π Capital Gains: πΈπΎ Syria taxes investment gains at a lower rate (22% vs 39%), benefiting investors.