Argentina vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison
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π¦π· Argentina β Provincial & Municipal Taxes
Argentina's 23 provinces and CABA each levy their own Ingresos Brutos (gross receipts tax) at 1%β8%, one of the most distortive taxes in the system. Municipalities add tasas (fees/rates) on commercial activity. Property taxes (inmobiliario) are provincial. The national IIBB cascades through supply chains, raising effective business costs significantly. Buenos Aires province has higher rates than interior provinces. Frequent tax amnesties and complex withholding regimes add compliance burden.
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.
Argentina vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π―π΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (5β35% vs 5β45%). π¦π· Argentina is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Argentina has a higher consumption tax (10.5β21% vs 8β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π―π΅ Japan offers a lower corporate rate (30.62% vs 35%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π¦π· Argentina taxes investment gains at a lower rate (15% vs 20.315%), benefiting investors.