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Austria vs Sweden
Tax Rate Comparison

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria
vs
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden
Tax Year:

๐Ÿ’ฐ Personal Income Tax Calculator

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Individual Income Tax (Top Marginal Rate)
Top Income Tax Rate
0โ€“55%
55% top bracket; bracket creep relief measures
No change
32โ€“52%
Threshold adjustments; municipal variation continues
No change
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
VAT / GST / Sales Tax
10โ€“20%
Standard 20% maintained
No change
6โ€“25%
Standard 25% maintained
No change
Corporate Tax Rate
Corporate Tax Rate
21%
Reduction to 21% taking effect 2026 (from 23%)
โ–ผ -2.0pp vs 2025
20.6%
Pillar Two compliance for MNCs
No change
Capital Gains Tax
Capital Gains Tax
27.5%
KESt flat rate unchanged
No change
30%
Capital income tax rate unchanged
No change
Social Security & Payroll
Social Security / Payroll
~41.5%
Contribution ceiling raised; health costs increasing
โ–ฒ +0.5pp vs 2025
31.42%
Employer social contributions unchanged
No change
State, Regional & Local Taxes

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria โ€” Municipal & Church Taxes

Austria's 9 Bundeslรคnder (states) do not set separate income tax rates โ€” 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.

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden โ€” Municipal Income Tax

Sweden's 290 municipalities and 21 regions each set their own income tax, ranging from ~29% to 35% (avg ~32%). The state income tax of 20% only applies above ~SEK 598,500. Church of Sweden members pay ~1% church fee. No local corporate tax variation.

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

Austria vs Sweden: Key Tax Differences (2026)

๐Ÿ’ฐ Income Tax: ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria has a higher top income tax rate (0โ€“55% vs 32โ€“52%). ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Sweden is more favourable for high earners.

๐Ÿ›’ VAT/Sales Tax: Sweden has a higher consumption tax (10โ€“20% vs 6โ€“25%).

๐Ÿข Corporate Tax: Corporate rates are similar in both countries (21% vs 20.6%).

๐Ÿ“ˆ Capital Gains: ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น Austria taxes investment gains at a lower rate (27.5% vs 30%), benefiting investors.

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