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Taiwan vs Germany
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan
vs
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany
Tax Year:

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
5โ€“40%
Stable system; cross-strait tax issues remain complex
No change
14โ€“45%
Basic allowance ~โ‚ฌ12,336; bracket creep relief
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
5%
5% maintained; one of world's lowest VAT rates
No change
7โ€“19%
Standard 19% unchanged
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
20%
20% maintained; Pillar Two compliance
No change
~29%
Coalition discussions on lowering to 25% ongoing
โ–ผ -0.5pp vs 2025
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0%
No CGT on securities; land value tax on property
No change
25%
Investment income reform proposals under review
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~31%
NHI funding adequacy review; labor insurance adjustments
No change
~41.5%
Health insurance rising; pension base up
โ–ฒ +0.5pp vs 2025
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan โ€” Municipal & County Tax Levies

Taiwan's 6 special municipalities (including Taipei, New Taipei, Kaohsiung), 3 cities, and 13 counties each levy local taxes including land value tax (1%โ€“5.5% of announced land value), house tax (1.5%โ€“3.6% on residential; 3%โ€“5% commercial), and vehicle license tax. Land Value Increment Tax (LVIT) on land price gains is a major revenue source. The National Taxation Bureau administers national income and business taxes.

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany โ€” Trade Tax (Gewerbesteuer) & Church Tax

Germany's 16 Bundeslรคnder apply federal income tax rates uniformly โ€” no state income tax variation. Municipalities levy Gewerbesteuer (trade tax) on business profits at ~7โ€“17% effective. Church tax (Kirchensteuer) of 8โ€“9% of income tax applies to registered members. The solidarity surcharge (Soli) now only applies to the top ~10% of earners.

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.

Taiwan vs Germany: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Germany has a higher top income tax rate (5โ€“40% vs 14โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Germany has a higher consumption tax (5% vs 7โ€“19%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan offers a lower corporate rate (20% vs 29%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 25%), benefiting investors.

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