United Kingdom vs France
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· France β Local & Regional Contributions
France's 18 regions and 96 metropolitan departments do not set income tax but levy business taxes (CFE; CVAE abolished 2024). Taxe foncière (property tax) is set by communes and has risen sharply. Taxe d'habitation was abolished for primary residences. Employers pay apprenticeship tax (0.68%) and professional training levies.
United Kingdom vs France: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: United Kingdom and France have similar top income tax rates (0β45% vs 0β45%).
π VAT/Sales Tax: Both countries have comparable consumption tax rates (0β20% vs 5.5β20%).
π’ Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (19β25% vs 25%).
π Capital Gains: π¬π§ United Kingdom taxes investment gains at a lower rate (24% vs 30%), benefiting investors.