United Kingdom vs Chile
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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π¬π§ United Kingdom β Devolved, Council & Business Rates
Scotland sets its own income tax bands (six bands; top rate 48%). Wales has limited income tax-varying powers. Northern Ireland follows UK rates. All residents pay Council Tax to local authorities (typically Β£1,200βΒ£4,000+/year). Business rates are set nationally but collected locally. SDLT applies to property purchases (LBTT in Scotland, LTT in Wales).
π¨π± Chile β Municipal & Regional Taxes
Chile's 16 regions and 346 municipalities do not levy separate income taxes. Municipalities charge patente municipal (business licence fee) based on capital, typically 0.25%β0.5% of net equity/year, capped at ~$8,000 USD. Property tax (contribuciones de bienes raΓces) is national in structure but rates vary 0.075%β1.2% by property type. The SII (tax authority) is national. The Royalty Minero (mining royalty) is a significant revenue source in copper-producing regions.
United Kingdom vs Chile: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¬π§ United Kingdom has a higher top income tax rate (0β45% vs 0β40%). π¨π± Chile is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: United Kingdom has a higher consumption tax (0β20% vs 19%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¬π§ United Kingdom offers a lower corporate rate (25% vs 27%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¨π± Chile taxes investment gains at a lower rate (22% vs 24%), benefiting investors.