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Thailand vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand
vs
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan
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๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0โ€“35%
Stable structure; digital economy workers taxed
No change
5โ€“45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
7%
7% maintained; discussion to restore 10% continues
No change
8โ€“10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
20%
20% stable; Pillar Two compliance for qualifying groups
No change
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
0โ€“35%
Listed shares remain exempt; property gains at income rates
No change
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
10%
SSF reforms ongoing; coverage expansion
No change
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand โ€” Municipal & Local Organization Taxes

Thailand's 77 provinces contain various Local Administrative Organizations (LAOs) โ€” municipalities, sub-district organizations (TAO), and special areas (Bangkok, Pattaya). LAOs levy Local Development Tax (LDT) on land at low rates (0.01%โ€“0.5% of assessed value). The Land and Building Tax (LBT) implemented in 2020 applies at 0.01%โ€“3% based on use type. Bangkok has the highest real estate values. The Revenue Department administers national taxes centrally.

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.

Thailand vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0โ€“35% vs 5โ€“45%). ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ Thailand is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Japan has a higher consumption tax (7% vs 8โ€“10%).

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

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20.315% vs 35%), benefiting investors.

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