Uruguay vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison
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π° Personal Income Tax Calculator
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πΊπΎ Uruguay β Departmental & Municipal Taxes
Uruguay's 19 departments (like Montevideo, Maldonado) each have their own departmental government (Intendencia) that levies property taxes (ContribuciΓ³n Inmobiliaria) at rates set per department, vehicle patents (Patente de Rodados), and commercial licence fees. Montevideo has higher rates than interior departments. National income tax (IRPF) and corporate tax are nationally administered by the DGI (DirecciΓ³n General Impositiva). Uruguay's territorial income tax system (prior to 2007 reform) was replaced with a worldwide system.
π―π΅ Japan β Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax
Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°η¨) at a flat 10% on top of national income tax β 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.
Uruguay vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π―π΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0β36% vs 5β45%). πΊπΎ Uruguay is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Uruguay has a higher consumption tax (10β22% vs 8β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: πΊπΎ Uruguay offers a lower corporate rate (25% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: πΊπΎ Uruguay taxes investment gains at a lower rate (12% vs 20.315%), benefiting investors.