Brazil vs Japan
Tax Rate Comparison
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π§π· Brazil β State & Municipal Taxes
Brazil has one of the world's most complex tax systems. States levy ICMS at 7%β18% varying by state. Municipalities levy ISS (services tax) at 2%β5% and IPTU (urban property tax). A sweeping tax reform (EC 132/2023) is gradually replacing ICMS/ISS with unified IBS and CBS taxes through 2033. States impose ITCMD (inheritance/gift tax) up to 8%.
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.
Brazil vs Japan: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π―π΅ Japan has a higher top income tax rate (0β27.5% vs 5β45%). π§π· Brazil is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Brazil has a higher consumption tax (~27.5% combined vs 8β10%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π―π΅ Japan offers a lower corporate rate (30.62% vs 34%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π―π΅ Japan taxes investment gains at a lower rate (20.315% vs 22.5%), benefiting investors.