Canada vs Poland
Tax Rate Comparison
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π¨π¦ Canada β Provincial Income & Sales Taxes
Canada's 10 provinces each levy their own income tax (4%β25.75% top). Combined federal+provincial top rates exceed 50% in Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. Quebec has its own QPP and QST (9.975%). Alberta has no provincial sales tax. HST replaces GST+PST in Atlantic provinces and Ontario. Property taxes are municipal.
π΅π± Poland β Local & Municipal Taxes
Poland's 16 voivodeships do not levy their own income taxes. Municipalities collect property tax (podatek od nieruchomoΕci) within national limits. The Polish Deal (Polski Εad) reforms of 2022 significantly changed income tax. A health insurance contribution (9% of income) is no longer deductible, effectively raising the burden. The JDG (sole proprietor) regime offers flat 19% or lump-sum options.
Canada vs Poland: Key Tax Differences (2026)
π° Income Tax: π¨π¦ Canada has a higher top income tax rate (15β33% vs 12β32%). π΅π± Poland is more favourable for high earners.
π VAT/Sales Tax: Poland has a higher consumption tax (5β15% vs 5β23%).
π’ Corporate Tax: π¨π¦ Canada offers a lower corporate rate (15% vs 19%), which can influence business location decisions.
π Capital Gains: π΅π± Poland taxes investment gains at a lower rate (19% vs 33.3%), benefiting investors.