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Austria vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison

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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria
vs
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan
Tax Year:

πŸ’° Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0–55%
55% top bracket; bracket creep relief measures
No change
5–45%
Basic deduction increase for low earners
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
10–20%
Standard 20% maintained
No change
8–10%
No rate change; digital services tax under review
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
21%
Reduction to 21% taking effect 2026 (from 23%)
β–Ό -2.0pp vs 2025
~30.62%
Global Minimum Tax applies to large MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
27.5%
KESt flat rate unchanged
No change
20.315%
Expanded NISA (tax-free investment) ongoing
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~41.5%
Contribution ceiling raised; health costs increasing
β–² +0.5pp vs 2025
~28.5%
Coverage expansion to part-time workers ongoing
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria β€” Municipal & Church Taxes

Austria's 9 BundeslΓ€nder (states) do not set separate income tax rates β€” this is federal. However, municipalities levy Kommunalsteuer (municipal payroll tax) at 3% on wages paid by employers, and a Dienstgeberabgabe (employer levy). Church tax (Kirchenbeitrag) is compulsory for registered Catholics at ~1% of income. Vienna and other large cities have additional levies. Property tax (Grundsteuer) rates are set by municipalities within federal parameters.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan β€” Prefectural & Municipal Inhabitant Tax

Japan's 47 prefectures levy inhabitant tax (δ½ζ°‘η¨Ž) 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.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Rates shown are standard top/headline rates for informational purposes. Actual tax liability depends on income level, residency, deductions, and tax treaties. 2025–2026 data reflects announced or enacted rates and may be subject to change. Not financial or legal advice.

Austria vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)

πŸ’° Income Tax: πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria has a higher top income tax rate (0–55% vs 5–45%). πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan is more favourable for high earners.

πŸ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Austria has a higher consumption tax (10–20% vs 8–10%).

🏒 Corporate Tax: πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria offers a lower corporate rate (21% vs 30.62%), which can influence business location decisions.

πŸ“ˆ Capital Gains: πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20.315% vs 27.5%), benefiting investors.

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