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Taiwan vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan
vs
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
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
5โ€“45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
5%
5% maintained; one of world's lowest VAT rates
No change
8โ€“10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
20%
20% maintained; Pillar Two compliance
No change
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0%
No CGT on securities; land value tax on property
No change
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~31%
NHI funding adequacy review; labor insurance adjustments
No change
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
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‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan โ€” Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax

Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (ไฝๆฐ‘็จŽ) at a flat 10% on top of national income tax โ€” 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.

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 Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan has a higher top income tax rate (5โ€“40% vs 5โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Japan has a higher consumption tax (5% vs 8โ€“10%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan offers a lower corporate rate (20% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (0% vs 20.315%), benefiting investors.

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